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Forgiveness

May 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Pardon me while I ramble on about forgiveness for a little bit. I have seen quite a few people who are struggling GREATLY in this area lately. As a matter of fact, this is one of the reasons that I take leave from facebook occasionally. It isn't just one of "those" friends either...you know the kind of friends that I am talking about; the ones who you just block after a day or two of realizing that every word that comes out of their mouth is negative? (If I just made you paranoid then I'm not … [Read more...]

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Be Like Christ-Deny Self

May 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment

What does it mean to be like Christ, or to become more like Him? Study God's word and you will find that Jesus did not pursue his own will or pleasures. He was devoted to doing the work of God the father in spite of the consequences from the men of his day. And so to become more like Jesus Christ, we must do the same. We must seek to understand and do God's will in this life, in spite of what it might cost us. This is easy to say, but harder to do. Yet, when we became Christians, that was the … [Read more...]

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Watered Down Gospel?

March 27, 2013 By 10 Comments
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  Is today's Gospel watered down? Follow Me David Platt's video, "Follow Me" start with a story of a man who was trying to escape going to hell.  This man one day says the "sinner's prayer" and is told he does not have to worry about hell any longer.  David Platt then question the significance of this statement, Is this what it means to follow Jesus? A Palatable Gospel The video then goes on to discuss the type of commitment that Jesus wants from us.  Is it as easy and simple as … [Read more...]

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Jesus, Friend of Sinners by Casting Crowns

February 13, 2013 By 2 Comments
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Many times Christains are called judgemental.  Does our behavior support this judgement on us?Log in your eyeIn Matthew 7 Jesus says, "“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in … [Read more...]

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The Proof of Your Love by For King & Country

January 23, 2013 By 1 Comment
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The word "love" or a version of it is mentioned in the bible almost 700 times.  It kind of makes you think it is important.Lack of Love is a Clanging Symbol1 Corinthians 13:1 says, "If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal."  It is very clear that any task that is not covered in love is insignificant and almsot annoying. The Proof of Your LoveFor King & County's song "The Proof of Your Love" addresses this need … [Read more...]

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Stained Glass Masquerade by Casting Crowns

November 28, 2012 By 3 Comments
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Abigail Van Buren (Dear Abby) said, "A church is a hospital for sinners not a  museum for saints".    However, sometime at church it is hard to see the reality of everyone's broken dependence on Jesus, our Savior. … [Read more...]

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Unintentional Christianity

November 9, 2012 By 2 Comments
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  Today’s Christian and today’s Church has a problem. That problem is unintentional Christianity. By unintentional, I mean accepting the label as “a Christian”, yet not trying to “be” a Christian; not being intentional about your spiritual development and transformation into Christ-likeness. … [Read more...]

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21 Ways to Love Your Neighbor

October 18, 2012 By 2 Comments
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  God commands us to love one another. John 13:34-35 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." He even commands us to love our enemies.                                                            Matthew 5:43-44 "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I … [Read more...]

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When My Church Hurts Me

October 13, 2012 By 2 Comments
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  This is a story of my love affair with an Imperfect Church. And just like any healthy love affair, this includes love and pain, growing and learning. … [Read more...]

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Losing by Tenth Avenue North

October 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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  Lawana Blackwell said, "Forgiveness is almost a selfish act because of its immense benefits to the one who forgives."Why is forgiveness so hard?  When we withhold forgiveness we are only hurting ourselves."    … [Read more...]

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Being Humble is Sexy

September 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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I’m reading a book by John Dickson titled Humilitas. It’s a book about the virtue of being humble.  So far, it’s incredibly insightful. It explores historical examples of the incredibly humble and the incredibly prideful and explains the practical benefits of being humble. One of the best lines in the book, attributed to C. S Lewis, is that “humility is NOT thinking less of ourselves, but thinking about ourselves less”. … [Read more...]

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41 Things to Be Happy About

September 18, 2012 By 1 Comment
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Jesus Christ was a big fan of kids. He scolded us wise and proud adults many times encouraging us to be more like children in our thoughts and approach to His Kingdom. Mark 10:15 “I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." Matthew 18:4 “Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14 “Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder … [Read more...]

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If We Are The Body

September 4, 2012 By 2 Comments
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Last week we posted an article about the song, The Stand by Hillsong United.  The song clearly demonstated God's glory and our dependence on Him.  This week our song focuses on our role as the body of Christ. … [Read more...]

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The Stand

August 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
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Last week we posted an article about the song, The Change by Steven Curtis Chapman.  It reminded me of how God uses so many great songs to reveal His truths.  This concept is not new to God! … [Read more...]

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The Change

August 20, 2012 By 1 Comment
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Music can be an incredible agent for change within our hearts and souls. Music can inspire feelings of joy and also bring tears to our eyes. And every once in a while, I encounter a song with lyrics that just say KA-POW! … [Read more...]

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