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“Your testimonies also are my delight; they are my counselors.” – Psalm 119:24
Over the weekend, my attention was drawn to re-reading one of Jonathan Edwards’ best-loved sermons, Heaven Is a World of Love. The following paragraph moved me. [In heaven] everything is beauteous to behold, amiable, and excellent in itself. The God
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*Today’s post is written by Nate Brooks and Anna Mondal, authors of the brand new mini-book Help! Our Sex Life Is Troubled By Past Abuse. The next time you’re at church, take a look around. If the statistics hold true,
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Only one lifeSo soon it will passOnly what’s done for Christ will lastOnly one chance to do His willSo give to Jesus all you daysIt’s the only life that paysWhen you recallYou have but one life Merrill Dunlop What are
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And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing
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*Today’s article is written by Dave and Nancy Deuel, and is drawn from their new mini-book, Help! My Child has a Disability. It was a busy time in our lives. Dave tells the story. We had gotten married, and I
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How is it possible that sinners like you and me can worship God? R. C. Sproul answers this way: God’s thoughts are pure; my thoughts are impure. God’s actions are perfect; my actions are imperfect. That is why I need
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“For they say, ‘His letters are weighty and strong,’” it was said of the apostle Paul, yet his bodily presence and manner of speech were unimpressive. The same could be said of Jay Adams, the father of modern day biblical
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Today, I’m pleased to share with you a post written by Dave Deuel of Joni & Friends International Disability Center. It is an excerpt from his new mini-book, Help! My Friend has a Disability. There is a friend who sticks
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BOOK DEAL: New Growth Press has the Small Book Devotions Bundle of three books (anger, grief, anxiety) on sale 50% off. These little hardcovers make perfect gifts. Pedaling the Gospel – Gary Hallquist: “Grace is always in front. Daily focusing
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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Nate Brooks and Anna Mondal about their new LifeLine mini-book, Help! Our Sex Life is Troubled by Past Abuse.
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“Behold, I go forward, but he is not there, and backward, but I do not perceive him;on the left hand when he is working, I do not behold him; he turns to the right hand, but I do not see him.But he
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“In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in
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He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. Psalm 91:4 God is attentive to the needs of his children. And he is aware of your fears.
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As believers in Jesus Christ it’s easy to lose our bearings when we forget who we are. This is every Christian’s identity crisis. The answer is for us to recognize the false identities that have robbed us of our joy,
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Years ago, my weekly men’s small group studied Christ Formed In You by Brian Hedges. The fourth chapter of the book deals with God’s redemptive cure for man’s sin problem, beginning in the heart. One thing that grabbed my attention
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Lord, strengthen the weak hands, and steady the feeble knees. Say to those that have a fearful heart, ‘Be encouraged, have no fear.’ Answer them with comforting words that are suited to their distress. Say to them, ‘Cheer up! Your
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Do you like to wait? If we are honest, most of us would have to answer, “No.” We were born with an innate tendency to do what we want to do when we want to do it. Our flesh cringes
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I’m excited to share that I’ve been given the privilege to teach in the Philippines. Though I’d love to visit the Philippines someday, I get to participate in this conference without even getting on a plane! Hosted by iDisciple PHILIPPINES,
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By God’s grace, I’m a husband, dad, grandpa, and a pastor at Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Hts, OH. I love Christ because He first loved me.
