Resisting Temptation Is Suffering
As Christians we love Jesus because of who he is and what he’s done for us in the gospel, and then out of that love we seek to obey him…
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Our Father In Heaven, Treasured Be Your Name: Valuing God in The Lord’s Prayer
I recently read a book where the writer replaced “hallowed” in the Lord’s Prayer with “treasured.” “Treasured” was placed in brackets, so he was not saying the original Greek word…
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How Do We Attain Christian Unity? Christian Unity is a By-Product
Striving for Christian unity isn’t just a modern ideal. It’s quite biblical. The epistles, which are God-breathed letters to churches, abound with the goal of unity: “I appeal to you,…
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Morning Weakness, Daily Strength
“Lord, give me strength.” I catch myself praying this almost every morning. It’s become a habit. When I’ve just woken up, waiting for the water to boil for my pour…
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Why God’s Election Gave My Wife Comfort as She Entered the Hospital
Last week my pregnant wife tested positive for cholestasis (a liver condition resulting in too much bile in her blood) and needed to be induced within twenty-four hours because the…
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Apathy and Prayerlessness
Some people (like me) struggle with semi-frequent feelings of apathy. It’s a mindset of “whatever,” “what’s the point,” or “it doesn’t matter much.” Where Does Apathy Come From Where does…
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Why Do We Sing? 3 Reasons
At home, in our cars, at a restaurant, or in church, we hear music. And often we sing. Two Initial Reasons Why We Sing Most of us agree on these…
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“It’s All About Jesus” or “Union with Christ” or “Identity in Jesus”: What Do These Mean?
Being “in Christ.” Unified “with Christ.” It is one of the most important ideas in the New Testament. Paul alone uses the phrase “in Christ” (or some variation, like “in…
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You Don’t Know How You’ll Influence Someone
Johann von Staupitz. Have you heard his name? Unless you’re a church historian, probably not. But as we’ll see, he’s a hero. And his unsung influence can teach us an encouraging lesson. Christians know the tale about Martin Luther and his 95 Theses he nailed to the church door. We’ve heard how Luther discovered the gospel afresh, finding peace in justification by faith alone through Christ alone. But honestly, we often oversimplify the story…
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Finding Daily Purpose in the Gospel
“What am I doing?” It’s a question we ask ourselves from time to time. Confused and muddled—straying from purpose and direction—we continue tasks and work, but we often feel ‘off’ doing so. Funks, moods, and weariness can set it, and we feel lost…
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