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In the early months of 1984, the Holy Spirit caused me to be born again in Christ through a home Bible study in the Gospel of John. In some ways, it’s hard to believe four decades have passed. In other
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As we wrap up our four-week series, Redeeming Trauma, we need to pay attention to the first chapter of the book of Lamentations, which guides in how to think about extreme suffering which may be part of God’s faithful discipline.
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This is our third week in Psalm 22. Throughout this time, my goal has been to shine the light of Scripture on trauma, so that we may discern reality and discover the hope, comfort, and soul-healing found only in Jesus—the
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When we experience extreme suffering, we have many needs, both physical and spiritual. But our deepest need is to find rest and security in the One who created us in His image and redeems us in Jesus. He alone knows
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When life is painful, God invites us to talk to Him about it. He wants us to cry out to him in humility–to talk to him about what hurts–that we might grow in our childlike trust in Him and His
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My longing for a theological study that synthesizes the dual role of Christ as both the Lion of Judah and the Lamb of God is satisfied in a new, immensely readable and thoroughly biblical book from Owen Strachan, Warrior Savior:
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I was a wandering sheep,I did not love the fold;I did not love my Shepherd’s voice,I could not be controlled. I was a wayward child,I did not love my home;I did not love my Father’s voice,I loved afar to roam.
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Three men hung on crosses. Their flesh pierced by nails. Two of them were guilty, one of them was not. One of the guilty ones hurled verbal abuse at the innocent one—mocking His claims to deity—visibly hardened, blinded to his
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In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us… Ephesians 1:7-8 Redemption is freedom from slavery by the payment of a ransom; it is
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In Colossians 1:15, the apostle refers to Christ as “the firstborn of all creation.” The word “firstborn” is used in the common biblical sense of rank and sovereignty. In Near Eastern culture, the oldest son received the birthright, which entitled
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If you’ve been a reader of this blog for a while then you know I have a difficult time writing book reviews, since a well-written one takes so much time for me. Instead, I find it personally beneficial and, I
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For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Cor. 5:21 The greatest exchange the world has ever seen is this: Jesus traded our
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According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, nearly 1 in 4 American adults suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year.[1] As biblical counselors, it’s not uncommon for us to meet with men, women, and children who have sought out
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In my daily Bible reading this morning, I was struck by a phrase in Jacob’s blessing of Joseph. …the God who has been my shepherd all my life long to this day Genesis 48:15 Through all his failings and sins,
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Jesus Christ, fully God and fully man, is the one whose perfect life and sin-atoning death serves as the only possible bridge between sinful man and a holy God. Accordingly, all our prayers must go “through” him. As Our Savior,
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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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It’s common for some Christians to say to others who suffer, “Rest assured, God will not give you more than you can handle.” But I often wonder what they really mean and whether it’s true. If what they mean is
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He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. Isaiah 53:3 Jesus understands your pain, no matter what is causing it. There is no sadness, hurt, or loss he does not know personally. He
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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.
