Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; in all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6 CSB) So how was Humility Month for you? Humbling? Well, that was kind of …
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Humility Month: Part 2–God is God, and You are Not
Son of man, say to the prince of Tyre: Thus says the Lord God: Your heart has grown proud, and thus you say, “I am a god; I sit on a godly throne in the heart of the seas.” But in reality you are a …
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Humility Month: Part 1–Pride vs. Humility
In June, a certain percentage of the United States celebrates Pride Month. Not all Americans are on board with this, which inevitably leads to accusations of homophobia from the participants. Many would be surprised to learn, however, that the offense of Pride Month does not …
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God Bless America? (Part 2–Fight the Real Enemy)
The most popular post in the history of this blog was Part 8 of the Overcoming the World series, entitled, “The Struggle.” I think the reason that so many people related to this post was simply because we all have the same struggle, that …
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God Bless America? Part 1: This Land Isn’t Your Land
Your land must not be sold on a permanent basis, because you do not own it; it belongs to God, and you are like foreigners who are allowed to make use of it. (Leviticus 25:23 GNT) Anybody else as enthusiastic as I am to …
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The End of the Age: Part 5–The Trouble with Tribulation
For those will be days of tribulation, the kind that hasn’t been from the beginning of the world, which God created, until now and never will be again! (Mark 13:19 HCSB) Time to step on some more toes. A common theology in the modern Church …
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The End of the Age: Part 4–Stand Firm
“Everyone will hate you because of my name. But whoever stands firm until the end will be saved.” (Mark 13:13 CEB) The world can be a depressing place. It can seem to us that God isn’t actively involved in our situation. We might even …
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The End of the Age: Part 3–On Your Guard
Be on your guard! For they will repeatedly hand you over to the ruling councils, and you will be beaten in public gatherings. And you will stand trial before kings and high-ranking governmental leaders as an opportunity to testify to them on my behalf. But …
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The End of the Age: Part 2–What Sign?
As he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple area, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, “Tell us, when will this happen, and what sign will there be when all these things are about to come to an end?” (Mark …
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Whose Money is it Anyway? (Part 4–Enough)
“I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how gray the day may appear. I wish you enough rain to make you appreciate the day even more. I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting. I wish …
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