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Love Cannot Be Hidden: A Challenge from John Wesley
V0006236 John Wesley. Stipple engraving by F. Bartolozzi after J. Zof
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John Wesley. Stipple engraving by F. Bartolozzi after J. Zoffany, 1760.
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When Your Faith Doesn’t Seem to be Working
As I’ve ministered to college students and young adults over the past few years, one of the hardest things has been seeing young believers grow frustrated with themselves when they aren’t seeing progress in their faith. I’ve had students question… Read More ›
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What Does It Mean to be Holy?
One of my favorite characters in cinema history is the swashbuckling spaniard Inigo Montoya (from the movie The Princess Bride). When his boisterous boss Vizzini keeps calling everything that happens “Inconceivable!”, Inigo famously quips one of my favorite lines in cinema… Read More ›
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Which Bible Translation Should I Read?
Ah, the age-old question. I wish I had a quarter for every time I’ve been asked this. And it really is a good question, because there is a plethora of Bible translations out there and not all are created equal…. Read More ›
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Evangelism Without Anxiety: An Introvert’s Advice on Sharing Your Faith
Evangelism. To introverts like me, it’s an intimidating word. It conjures up expectations of going out into the busy streets, trying to strike up conversations with random strangers. I start thinking about how I’m going to have to memorize an… Read More ›
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Wise Words - 4/11/2018
Every Wednesday I share some quotes I’ve come across that I really like. These are the insights of others that have stuck with me or that are generally worth pondering. Sometimes I may add some of my own comments to go… Read More ›
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Book Recommendation: Devo for the Rest of Us
Looking for a good daily devotional to help enrich your walk with God? I know one that I’d love to recommend to you! But first, can I make a confession? …I’m not usually a fan of daily devotional books. There,… Read More ›
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Are You Content, or Are You Complacent? A Life-and-Death Difference
“Wait, what day is it again?” I’ve found myself asking that question a lot lately. With both of us working full-time and with a baby on the way, the wife and I have had very full schedules and sleep has… Read More ›
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Wise Words - 4/4/2018
Every Wednesday I share some quotes I’ve come across that I really like. These are the insights of others that have stuck with me or that are generally worth pondering. Sometimes I may add some of my own comments to go… Read More ›
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A Simple Strategy for Effective Bible Study
If you’re anything like me, it’s really easy to read a passage of Scripture, think to yourself, “Huh, that was interesting,” and then walk away and forget everything you just read! It happens to me all the time. And when… Read More ›
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