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Category Archives: Promises of Bible
Troubled dust, but dust that dreams
Rest securely and confidently in what God has done for you in Christ! And remind yourself often that…. Continue reading
Posted in Agnostic, Atheism, Atheists, Death of Christ, Depravity, Depression, Despair, Easter, Eternal life, Eternal security, Evil in the world, Fear of death, God's Love, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Grace, Grieving, Heaven, Hope?, Human depravity, Human dignity, Humanism, In Christ, Jesus Christ, Loss, Meaning of life, Problem of evil, Promises of Bible, purpose, Religion-not the answer, Resurrection, Salvation, Sin, Suffering, The cross of Christ
Tagged ashes to ashes, dust to dust, empty, Hope, hopeless feelings, life after death, Meaning of life, Meaninglessness, more to life
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How to study the Bible
The five basic steps of Bible study will provide a helpful guide to keep you on the right track in understanding and applying the Bible. Each step answers a particular question in relation to Bible study. Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Bible from God, Bibliology, Exegesis, Expository Preaching, Hermeneutics, How to study, Interpretation of bible, Preaching, Promises of Bible, Small Group leaders, Teaching
Tagged Bible Study tools, How to study the Bible, Interpreting the Bible, Understanding the Bible
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Pursuing wisdom in Proverbs
If you desire to continue to study the book of proverbs, follow the links below to previous posts. Continue reading
Posted in Hermeneutics, Interpretation of bible, Promises of Bible, Proverbs, Wisdom
Tagged Book of Proverbs, Proverbs, Wisdom
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Longing for a better world
While I give thanks for the faithful men and women who serve our nation, I long for a better world. Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Bible from God, Christian worldview, Christianity, Comfort, Coming of Christ, Encouragement, End Times, God's Love, God's power, God's Will, Gospel, Heaven, Hope?, Jesus Christ, Military, Peace, Promises of Bible, War
Tagged Heaven, Hope, Military, Peace, War
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Applying Scripture (7 Tests)
Many people misapply or even abuse the statements and promises of Scripture. Test yourself in this area by answering the following 7 questions? How much should be included when applying the statement, “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives … Continue reading
His peace will guard you
Here’s a word from God that we need. Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Fear, God's Protection, Peace, Praise, Prayer, Promises of Bible, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving, Worry
Tagged help with anxiety, how to overcome worry
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3 short radio features
Check out a few of my weekly radio features, Continue reading
Confused by suffering
The pain, losses and setbacks of life can be excruciatingly confusing. And the confusion often intensifies when we try to understand how God relates to suffering. Continue reading
Posted in Anger, Anxiety, Assurance, Bitterness, Broken Relationships, Christian worldview, Comfort, Counseling, Depression, Despair, Doubt, Evil in the world, Faith, Fear, God's Patience, God's control, God's Heart, God's Protection, God's Will, Hope?, Human depravity, Mad at God, Origin of Sin, Pain, Problem of evil, Promises of Bible, Questioning God, Suffering, Trials, Unbelief
Tagged Confused about suffering and pain, How does God relate to suffering?, Why do I suffer?, Why does God allow suffering?
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The Christian way of understanding death
There are surprisingly few places to turn for thoughtful answers to the deeper questions about suffering and death. Many efforts to explain the human story are either simplistically naïve in their utopianism or forced versions of scientific reductionism. I have … Continue reading
Thinking Deeply About Spiritual Transformation
You might want to get another sip of coffee before venturing with me into this post! If you’re brave enough, I am inviting you to think deeply about matters that have been the object of far too much superficial reflection. … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Behavior, Change, Christian life, Christian worldview, Christianity, Church, Church growth, Church membership, Community, Creation, Cross of Christ, Culture, Depravity, Ecclesiology 101, Emerging Leaders, Encouragement, Family life, God's Will, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Holistic ministry, Holy Spirit, Hope?, Human depravity, Human dignity, Humanism, Justification, Law, Love, Main problem, Meaning of life, Mercy, Mind Renewal, Narrative, New Book, Politics, Promises of Bible, Reconciliation, Restoration, Resurrection, Salvation, Sanctification, Social work, Spirit filled, Spiritual Detox, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation, True Christianity?, Victory, Walking with God
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