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Reckless Fervor

One of the oddest things to hinder our prayers is fear. Many of us are reluctant to pray in front of others. We fear, I suppose, that those who are listening might be critiquing our prayers. That fear is both … Continue reading

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P is for Perseverance of the Saints

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Bethany Woke Services

In this space just a month or so ago I had the deep displeasure of having to chasten what used to be Bethany Christian Services. They were ditching their commitment to Christ in favor of a commitment to the world. … Continue reading

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New Theses, New Reformation

Thesis 74- We must see children as God does, as a blessing from Him. It’s a staple of pastoral humor. You can pretty much count on some quip coming from the pulpit when summer vacation starts, bemoaning the burden of … Continue reading

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When We Rise Up

Rituals are habits of remembrance. We give thanks before we eat to remember that God is our provider and to gratefully acknowledge Him as such. We celebrate advent to remember the joy of the incarnation. Neither of these are required … Continue reading

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Three Men and a Lady

Special Mothers’ Day Edition

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M is for Man- The 5 Faces of Adam

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New Theses, New Reformation

Thesis 69 We must open our families to the family-less. Each night I gather my precious wife and our two still-at-home sons for prayer before bed. Many nights I pray in thanksgiving for God’s very specific grace in all four … Continue reading

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Adopted By Big Brother

How Bethany Christian Services Became Bethany Services I don’t pretend to understand how this is all supposed to work. How the government got in the business of adoption and fostering I’ll never understand. But there they are, they of the … Continue reading

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New Theses, New Reformation

Thesis 65- We must believe He will never let us go. Fear can be a potent motivator, or conversely, a great de-motivator. Many of us have a deep fear of change. However disappointed we may be in ourselves, in our … Continue reading

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