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Preach It, Preach It, Preach It

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To a chapel full of seminarians, Haddon Robinson stood up to preach a sermon from Romans 4:5, "And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness..." (ESV). It was the fall of 2003. Twenty-three-year-old me was sitting in the balcony, a first year, first semester student at Gordon-Conwell Theological … [Read more...] about Preach It, Preach It, Preach It

Youth Is Not a Time

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A beautiful reflection from my grandmother whose faith is now sight... The Attitude of Youth by Jane G Jones Youth is not a time of life — it is a state of mind, a product of imagination, a vigor of the emotions, a predominance of courage over timidity, an appetite for adventure. Nobody grows old by living a number of years. People grow old when they desert their … [Read more...] about Youth Is Not a Time

Matthew 7.13-20

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Introduction We continue our study of the Sermon on the Mount. And today, we begin its conclusion. Jesus has been presenting his Kingdom and his Kingdom ways. But now it is time to decide. Jesus will begin to draw a line in the sand today. It’s time for us to decide if we want the Kingdom. For the next several sections, he will ask us to choose, and this decision point, this … [Read more...] about Matthew 7.13-20

Joy and Privilege of Busyness

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The toll of too much busyness can be catastrophic... to our health, to our relationships, and to our faith. But a type of busyness is welcome. "Like Martha in scripture, it is easy to feel resentment because we seem to be doing all the work while others are getting more of a free ride...That is the feeling that can weigh us down for long periods during our adult years, … [Read more...] about Joy and Privilege of Busyness

Why Evaluate a Profession of Faith

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Churches sometimes ask people to share their testimony (or, story of conversion/confirmation, profession of faith) and their understanding of the Gospel. Answering these questions may be a condition for joining the church or a particular team at the church. Why do churches do that? A few thoughts... To protect the church from wolves. The church is commanded to … [Read more...] about Why Evaluate a Profession of Faith

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