KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: “suppress” – from katecho [present active participle means it functions as a verbal adjective ending in “-ing”]; means to hold back, hold fast, retain [Strong’s] Refusing to accept the Truth doesn’t change it. God’s grace isn’t reserved JUST for His elect. His grace is observable through His creation (ref: Ro 1:19-20; Mt 5:45). […]
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: A good name underpins everything in this world. The “good” in a good name is defined by God, not man. Emotional Salvation Isn’t Enough – blog 7/26/2019 No matter how emotionally relieved a person is to know that God will bear their burdens, His promises of deliverance are the result of being saved,
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Living in the truth is the greatest investment in your future. Let me explain where this statement originated… I’ve been thinking an awful lot about integrity as of late. Of course, it’s a noble characteristic that we all ought to strive for, but it’s much more than that; it pays incredible dividends throughout a person’s
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: Coexist [Merriam-Webster] 1: to exist together or at the same time 2: to live in peace with each other especially as a matter of policy To live a life built on lies is like living in a building that is built to fail. Fear rules the heart.
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Solomon, the wisest man of his time, wrote at the very beginning of his book on wisdom: The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, knowledge
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Two guys were hanging out at the local pub having a pint of Guinness. They just met and since one was wearing his old flak jacket (minus the labels and patches, of course) and the other was wearing a military cap with his old company patch on it, they struck up a conversation. As is
KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: “rejoice” – from chairete [present-active-imperative is used for commands, urging ongoing or repeated action] – means rejoice, be glad, be joyful. Human emotions are the result of proper Biblical thinking. The mind leads our emotions. So, when God commands our emotions (e.g., “rejoice always”) we are only able to obey if our state of mind is dominated by Truth. Bad doctrine
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: 2026 – It’s a New Year! – blog 1/3/26 As I think about this, I realize that my excitement changes as I get older and wiser. I mean, without Christ first in my life, what would I really have to be excited about? Nothing, to be blunt. He’s all that matters
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I often use the phrase “seeing the forest through the trees” with my congregation because I’ve learned even the most well-intentioned Christians can miss the big picture presented in the Bible. If you miss the Bible’s big picture, you miss the purpose of studying it. You will inevitably walk away from it wondering why it’s
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I am going to speak plainly about my (and others’) perception of my outward appearance growing up and how it affected me. I will also be sharing some rather private details with you. As I share my personal experiences, please know that I do so in humility, not arrogance. He has since humbled me in
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