September 30, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Cherishing our pet sin is like craving to eat our own, warm vomit. I’m sorry to be so gross, but that is biblical imagery. Proverbs 26:11 says, “Like a dog that returns to his vomit is a fool who repeats … Continue reading
September 29, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Sin is not only willful independence from the Creator, but it is also utter self-centeredness. The human heart demands its own way and demands it now, regardless of the consequences its choices may bring on itself or on others. But … Continue reading
September 28, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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In times of weakness we discover just how strong the strength of God is. This is a lesson God taught Paul by permitting Satan to afflict him with a “thorn in the flesh,” which the apostle repeatedly pleaded with God … Continue reading
September 27, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Here’s some solid counsel from J.C. Ryle (1816-1900) concerning 8 practical ways our love for Christ should express itself. I’ve taken liberty to trim back the word count a bit. Read the full article, “Loving Christ…Practically” here. 1. If we love … Continue reading
September 26, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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My goal in writing posts for this blog is very simple: I want to increase your love for God by increasing your delight in His Word, The Holy Bible. In time you will learn that the two cannot be separated … Continue reading
September 24, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Here are 6 more posts worth your time: What Is Biblical Counseling? – “What is “Biblical Counseling?” asks Greg Dietrich. “Maybe in its simplest form we could define it as “Biblical counseling is Christians doing what God instructs us to … Continue reading
September 23, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, for anger resides in the bosom of fools (Ecclesiastes 7:9). “Chronic” is an appropriate word to use when talking about patterns of anger because it best describes the kind of … Continue reading
September 22, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Yesterday afternoon I took the four youngest kids across the street to the funeral home parking lot—their favorite place to ride their bikes—since our driveway is narrow and steep. A few minutes later it began to rain. Three of the … Continue reading
September 21, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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One of our best-loved hymns, Onward Christian Soldiers, describes believers as soldiers marching off to war following the lead of our Master. It has been said, “The Christian life is not a playground. It is a battlefield.” Every day believers … Continue reading
September 20, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Regrettably, the study of what the Bible teaches concerning pride has been a reoccurring theme for me because, even after 27 years of growth since my conversion, I still see so much of it in my own heart. Therefore, awhile … Continue reading
