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Understanding Theological Tolerances

Our theological understanding, while at best heuristic in nature, is sufficient to fulfill the Bible’s intended purpose. I have been thinking about all of this, and I was struggling with the idea of how accurate does it need to be? … Continue reading

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How to Read the Bible

Walk up to any Christian and ask them what the Bible is. Ninety-nine percent of the time they will respond by telling you that it is the Word of God. You can walk into a Baptist Church, an Evangelical Church, … Continue reading

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The Purpose of God in Creation

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The Bible tells us that. I used to wonder why God bothered. He had to know that Adam and Eve would sin.  He had to foresee all the evil that … Continue reading

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Discipleship and Manufacturing Process Control

Is that a catchy title or what? The other day I found a blog post from Simon Sinek (a corporate consultant) writing about people on the left side of the bell curve. When Simon mentioned the bell curve, I immediately … Continue reading

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The God of the Old Testament vs. the God of the New

I’ve been walking with God for many years. During that time I’ve experienced His love, His affection. I’ve seen Him heal and deliver. I’ve seen His power first hand. Despite all that, I always struggled with the nature of God … Continue reading

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The Expansive Kingdom

I’m at Starbucks this morning, hanging out with a friend.  During our time, I get up and go to the men’s room (after all, we are drinking coffee).  I go to wash my hands and I notice that posted on … Continue reading

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Pondering Friendship with God

I’ve spent the last day pondering friendship with God. When we get saved we become sons and daughters. However, I don’t think we are all friends. We are all potentially friends but I think friendship is something we are invited … Continue reading

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Living Free from the Fear of Man

The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted (Prov 29:25). I like people. I like it when people like me. We were not meant to live in isolation. We need each … Continue reading

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Divine Dispensing Agents

Who are you? Are you a lawyer, a father, a mother, an employee, a CEO? Who are you? Why are you here? What are you called to do? On one hand, we are all individuals. The Bible tells us in … Continue reading

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The Good Stuff is His Idea

No one likes to admit it but many Christians get a sense of satisfaction, a sense of pride out of struggling. After all, if we struggle and push through, if it is our battling that causes breakthrough then we can … Continue reading

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