Helping you grow in God's all-sufficient grace and truth
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake… Colossians 1:24 The apostle Paul rejoiced in his sufferings because he knew that God was using them to produce growth in his own life through the experience of receiving divine comfort,
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What is the place of medication for anxiety or depression in the life of a Christian? Is it a sin to take medication to help me through a valley of emotional turmoil? If I decide to take medication for a
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Here are some nuggets of wisdom to help you grow in grace and truth as you minister God’s Word to one another. “Wisdom is worth more than silver; it brings more profit than gold” (Prov. 3:14). Mom Guilt and the
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One evening, a couple weeks ago, my daughter and I took turns reading every other page of this new book, while my younger sons eagerly listened. We intended to read only a few chapters, but couldn’t put it down. So,
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How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? Psalm 13:1–2 Loss is
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“It is more blessed to give than it is to receive,” Jesus said. The Apostle Paul quoted these words to the Ephesian elders while reminding them of his own pattern of personal sacrifice on behalf of God’s church (Acts 20:35).
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In 2015, Zondervan published Comfort the Grieving: Ministering God’s Grace in Times of Loss as part of the seven-volume essential Practical Shepherding series edited by Brian Croft. Over the years, it’s been humbling and rewarding to hear of how the
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Here’s another recommended Resource List as you minister grace and truth. There are many more list links in the right-hand margin of this homepage. MINI-BOOKS BOOKS ARTICLES/VIDEOS/PODCASTS OTHER Print this entry
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When I was a kid the real joy of of going to the pizza parlor was getting to play pinball. That steel ball would be shot out of the plunger, then bounce all over, banging against the bumpers only to
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Racism is a great and ever-present evil. As followers of Jesus, we must forcefully resist it in all its terrible forms. We must uphold the truth that all people, regardless of skin-color, ethnicity, sex, or socio-economic status, are made in
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I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by
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The latest addition to the 31-day Devotionals for Life series is one I’ve already recommended to individuals twice this week. Hope: Living Confidently in God by John Crotts is rich with biblical encouragement to build your faith and set the
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When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.”
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Here are some resources that may help you minister grace and truth to those who are struggling with gender identity. There are many more Resource List links in the right-hand margin of this homepage. BOOKS & MINI-BOOKS CHILDREN & FAMILY
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Last week, I received my order of Kathleen Nielson’s new four-volume set of Prayers of a Parents books and, O, how I love them already! The following is from the first volume, Prayers of a Parent for Young Children. Lord,
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Here’s another recommended Resource List as you minister grace and truth. There are many more list links in the right-hand margin of this homepage. MINI-BOOKS At a Time Like This (Simon Manchester) Caring for an Aging Parent (Bryon Peters) Facing
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For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 1 Peter 2:21 One of our daughters recently asked why it seems our family suffers
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Lord Jesus, our great high priest, surely you are faithful. Surely you will do the work of the high priest for my soul. I have sinned, and sinned greatly. But Lord, it is the work of our high priest to
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By God’s grace, I’m a husband, dad, grandpa, and pastor at Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Hts, OH. I love Christ because He first loved me.
