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• Are You Content, or Are You Complacent? A Life-and-Death Difference

  By Derek DeMars on April 6, 2018 • ( 0 )

  “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 ›

• Wise Words - 4/4/2018

  By Derek DeMars on April 4, 2018 • ( 1 )

  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 ›

• A Simple Strategy for Effective Bible Study

  By Derek DeMars on April 2, 2018 • ( 2 )

  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 ›

• What Are Scholars Saying About the Holy Spirit? (Reading Reflections on Thiselton)

  By Derek DeMars on March 30, 2018 • ( 1 )

  I recently finished reading Anthony Thiselton’s book, The Holy Spirit - In Biblical Teaching, through the Centuries, and Today. It was a fun coincidence that I stumbled across this book when I did. My church had just concluded a sermon… Read More ›

• Wise Words - 3/28/2018

  By Derek DeMars on March 28, 2018 • ( 0 )

  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 ›

• Finding Your Life’s Purpose

  By Derek DeMars on March 23, 2018 • ( 0 )

  When I first started following Christ, I had a lot of questions. Prior to faith, the only question that really concerned me was, “What do I want to do today?” But once I realized that the world doesn’t revolve around… Read More ›

• Wise Words - 3/21/2018

  By Derek DeMars on March 21, 2018 • ( 0 )

  Every Wednesday I plan on posting 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… Read More ›

• Recommended Resources for New Believers

  By Derek DeMars on March 19, 2018 • ( 5 )

  I’m the kind of person who hates going anywhere new without a clear set of directions. Guides, maps, and schedules make me much more comfortable whenever I’m embarking on a journey. So naturally when I first started my journey of… Read More ›

• Starting Down the Path…

  By Derek DeMars on March 14, 2018 • ( 3 )

  Welcome to my blog! I appreciate the chance to share with you a little bit of what God’s shown me in this crazy journey of life we’re on. I know theology and ministry blogs are almost a dime a dozen… Read More ›