April 3, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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By nature our sinful hearts really do think it is all about us. But it’s not. It is all about God. Grace serves as a continual reminder of this reality: “Apart from me [Jesus], you can do nothing” (John 15:5). … Continue reading
January 13, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Dear suffering brother or sister in the Lord, I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately and praying the Lord will continue to strengthen and comfort you in your present trial and bless you with the eyes of childlike faith … Continue reading
January 2, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Few words are surrounded by as much confusion and misunderstanding as legalism. Many modern-day believers carelessly use it to dismiss any strong call to holiness or high standards of conduct that reflect the righteousness of God. However, though the term … Continue reading
December 31, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Irreversible decisions are the hardest to live with. You know you’ve done wrong, but it is too late to undo it. Now you must live with the consequences, whatever they may be. But how? Do you beat yourself up forever? … Continue reading
August 25, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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O LORD, Thou knowest my great unfitness for service, my present deadness, my inability to do anything for Thy glory, my distressing coldness of heart. I am weak, ignorant, unprofitable, and loathe and abhor myself. I am at a loss to know what … Continue reading
July 31, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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This old Puritan prayer ministered to my heart today as well as to my congregation. It was very fitting. This morning, I preached from 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 as part of a sermon series Disability and the Glory of God. In … Continue reading
July 29, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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The future return of Christ is clearly a biblical motivation toward godliness. The Apostle Peter includes the hope of Christ’s return as an essential part of the believer’s mindset, which must be disciplined in order to be sanctified. We are … Continue reading
