Tag: salvation
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The False Hope Of Jeremiah 29:11
Perhaps your “captivity” has you in a season of waiting, or trial, or in need of healing or direction. Relief from that trial is not your ultimate hope. God’s plans for you are bigger than to simply make your circumstances better, quicker.
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Seeing Addiction Through A Biblical Worldview
Contrary to popular opinion, substance addiction is not a chronic disease for which there is no cure. It is a sin problem for which Jesus is the cure.
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Why Does Human Injustice Hurt So Deeply?
Why does human injustice hurt so deeply? Because humans are image bearers of the God who made them. When one suffers we all suffer with them. As image bearers we are called to image forth his glory. When immorality and self are served instead of His glory, we sin. That’s what we see manifested everywhere…
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Love People More Than Your Country
The idea of pledging allegiance to something should certainly not be taken lightly. It means to be loyal to or to submit to some thing or cause. I’ve been “pledging allegiance” to the United States flag since I was in kindergarten. It’s not like I knew what true allegiance was at the time. I simply…
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Sharing The Gospel in a Smart Phone World
Ever walked right up to a stranger with the intention of sharing the good new of Jesus with them? Any number of crazy and exciting things can happen when you choose this approach to evangelism.
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“Working Out” is a Must!
I’m sure you’ve heard the debate once or twice from some hyped up Christian on the “work out your own salvation” passage in Philippians 2. Well, here’s the passage again – but with no debate – just simple application for your life today. Philippians 2:12-16 “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now,…
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To The Weak and Weary Without Hope
To those who are weak but pretend to have strength. Your life is falling apart, and yet, you successfully lead others to believe it’s in order. Your heart is still ruled by a god you have exalted there; a god with no power to save or forgive sin, and who, night and day, keeps you…
Joel Littlefield 