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Pray Them Home – “By God’s grace, my parents did not give up on me—despite how tempting it must have been at times. Instead, they entrusted my life to God, prayed for my brokenness, and fought for me in prayers
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Trust When Your Illusion of Safety Shatters – “God doesn’t expect me to convince myself that the world is safe or that everything will turn out just as I’d hoped. But He does want me to trust that He is
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Should Christians Cremate Their Loved Ones? – For many years, I’ve wanted to teach or write on this subject. However, there’s not much that I would say differently than John Piper says in this article. Loving the People You Love
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How Much Sleep Do Fitbit Users Really Get? – “These findings further support the general recommendation that most adults need to consistently sleep 7 to 9 hours per night, and illustrate why a good night’s rest is so important for
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How Much Do You Need In Your Emergency Fund? – Since we own two old, high-mileage cars, the establishment of an emergency fund years ago has been a life-saver. Staring at Dementia, Fighting for Joy – This older article was
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Mind the Gap – Mike Emlet writes, “There is a gap—a space between the way life is and the way it should be. We notice the gap when we see something painfully wrong.” The Gospel’s Compelling Uniqueness – Jared Wilson
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The Particular Temptations of Young Men – “I love to spend time with young men, to counsel them, and to assure them that this time in their lives has great significance. As we speak, I find a number of common
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Publishing Is Scary – I totally agree. For me, being a published author is both a blessing and a curse. 5 Marks of a Servant Leader – “No earthly Christian leader is the perfect incarnation of these five fundamental marks
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Have the Difficult Conversation – Concerning confronting someone you love, Heidi Jo Fulk asks, “What might have happened if during that progression someone had confronted a friend about a change of mind or action they noticed?” 5 Things Infertile Couples
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CANCER: “My Diagnosis Led Me to Worship God” – “Now years later and cancer free, I celebrate that the Lord is a continued song in my heart.” HELP! Someone I Love Has Cancer – A wise, compassionate mini-book from a
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New Online Bookstore for Counselors – Steven Yu has just launched a new online bookstore. “Here at Biblical Counseling Books it is our desire to serve our brothers and sisters in Christ by providing a one-stop shop for counseling resources.”
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What Does “The Shack” Really Teach? – Paul Young’s new book exposes his heretical doctrine and, thus, his denial of true Christianity. Christian Unity in the Essentials of the Gospel – “Grounded in the essentials of the gospel, we are
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The Antidote for Apathy – “The moment our salvation becomes ordinary, we open the door for something else to captivate our hearts. Apathy toward God is a perilous position.” 22 Problems with Multi-Site Churches – “I love my gospel-loving friends
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The Kindness of Reasonable Expectations – “As if the expectations of Scripture aren’t daunting enough, today’s church culture often adds intense pressure on pastors to see their churches grow, to enlist more people in programs, to raise more funds and
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7 Writing Tips from Charles Spurgeon – “He can make you laugh, cry, and become awestruck with God with the stroke of his pen and eloquent prose.” 5 Ways Porn Lies to You – Having Tim Challies speak at our
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A Subtle Symptom of Legalism – Stephen Altrogge opens his heart and demonstrates how becoming irritable and frustrated at God’s grace poured out to others. Lessons from the Broken Road – “My oldest daughter was dead. Her struggle with drug
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How much better to get wisdom than gold! – Proverbs 16:16 Adorned – Here’s Tim Challies’ review of wonderful new book from Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth of Revive Our Hearts. Take a Younger Woman Under Your Wing – Speaking of Revive
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How much better to get wisdom than gold! – Proverbs 16:16 Blessed Are the Merciful – “In short, mercy withholds the kind of abusive, manipulative, vengeful, and selfish ways people frequently treat one another. In fact, our relationships ought to
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