Category Archives: New Christian

Prayer, testimonies, and hearing from God

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Words of caution for the journey. Continue reading →

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8 Identity Markers

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Who am I? Why am I here? What should I do? Who do I serve? How should I live? Continue reading →

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Life is often a winding and troubled road

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

The point of many biblical stories is to help us feel in our bones (not just know in our heads) that God is for us in strange turns of life. Continue reading →

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Our hope in life and death

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Worship the God who breaks in on the natural order for us and our salvation!. Continue reading →

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Profession vs. Possession of Salvation

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

It is questionable whether anyone who reasons, `Now that I am a Christian, I can live as I please’, has really been converted. Continue reading →

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We must appear before God

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

At that time each will receive their praise from God. Continue reading →

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Do we need more?

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Christmas seems like a good time to ask this question. Continue reading →

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3 Essentials for true Christianity

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

It is as simple and straightforward as this… Continue reading →

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Is repentance a one-time action?

Posted on October 29, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

I am always going into the far country, and always returning home as a prodigal, always saying, Father, forgive me, and You are always bringing forth the best robe. Continue reading →

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Who or what will be in control?

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

So much of life comes down to choices about who or what will be in control. Continue reading →

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