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Love And Obedience, The Basic Requirements Of God

If we asked a hundred people what they thought God required of them, we’d probably get a hundred different answers. The answer, though, always includes two words: love and obedience. Our text for today comes from the Book of Deuteronomy. But stick with me because love and obedience bring the Old Testament commands and New… Continue reading Love And Obedience, The Basic Requirements Of God

Biblical Hope When It’s Time to Consider Residential Care

The reminders show up as soon as I hit the front stoop.  The door is always locked. A doorbell summons a nurse who wants to know why I’m there.  I sign in on a sheet of paper permanently posted by the door. I don’t have a fever. Check. I haven’t knowingly been exposed to a… Continue reading Biblical Hope When It’s Time to Consider Residential Care

Introducing: Correct-A-Meme

By Elizabeth Prata I’ll do an occasional entry in this new series, looking at memes and where they take our mind from Jesus and put it on wrong tracks. Where does false doctrine happen? The Bible warns us repeatedly to make sure we are absorbing healthy doctrine and not taking in any polluted doctrine. Our… Continue reading Introducing: Correct-A-Meme

Don’t be Afraid

“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” (2 Kings6:16 NIV) “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” (2 Kings6:16 NIV) Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about Don’t… Continue reading Don’t be Afraid

What Does It Mean That Christ Is a Friend to Sinners? – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

I love this audio devotional from the excellent book Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund. When I really love a book, I tend to either read it quickly or slowly. In the case of this book, I read it very slowly and spent multiple days reading some of the chapters because I found it so rich and nourishing and… Continue reading What Does It Mean That Christ Is a Friend to Sinners? – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

Hold onto hope: Good is coming! – Divorce Minister

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. –Romans 8:28, NIV Well-meaning yet hurtful Christians quote this verse at the traumatized faithful spouse as a means to manipulate them away from divorcing an unrepentant cheater. I am sorry if… Continue reading Hold onto hope: Good is coming! – Divorce Minister

The Other Side of Your World

PRESS ON! “If you believe what He told you…” This was the email tagline for one of the previous Press On blogs from last month. “If you believe…” Do you believe? One of the most paradoxical personalities to me in the Bible is David. Everything I ever knew about David confirmed (if nothing else) his belief in God and his openness… Continue reading The Other Side of Your World

A Near Drowning – A Lesson In Male Leadership & Female Submission

I almost got swept away by strong river currents last week. As I reflected on the moment, the Lord dropped a bombshell on me about men’s roles as leaders and women’s submissiveness that I’d like to share with you. But first, let me share the story of my near drowning. My friend and I visited… Continue reading A Near Drowning – A Lesson In Male Leadership & Female Submission

“What’s the Next Best Thing?”

My generation, Gen Z, is known for moving around a lot. If we don’t like a job, we leave. According to an article from Business Insider, “70% of Gen Zers who say they’re ‘loyal’ to their employers are either actively or passively seeking a new job.” The article goes on to say that many Gen Zers… Continue reading “What’s the Next Best Thing?”