Category: Deuteronomy
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The Importance (Necessity) of Scripture
In the beginning, God created people in His image. This means that people inherently have a will. We desire to see things turn out a certain way or to happen a certain way. We were created in perfection, so we must believe that it is good for us to have a will. Since we are…
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Faith is Not a Chair!
I remember this illustration about faith that I always heard growing up and I hear it still today. Faith in God is like having faith in a chair. We sit on a chair and have faith that it will hold us up. So, too, is our faith in God. I find this illustration troublesome. Faith…
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Grace is Deeper Than Mere Salvation
I have heard it over and over again, “Grace is giving someone something that he does not deserve.” When I hear this, it is said often to describe the giving of salvation from God. This way of viewing grace is a good starting point for our understanding. When we leave grace here, it insinuates two…
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Is Jesus Really That Important In Church? Genuine Church Part 2
Is Jesus actually important in church? As I write this, the question seems odd. I am a Christ follower and most of those who will read this will consider themselves to be Christ followers. I might need to explain the question. Of course, we will say that, yes, Christ is important in church! He died…
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What is a Genuine Church? Part 1: Soli Deo Gloria
I have a very introverted personality. This does not mean that I hate being around people. It doesn’t mean that I’m socially awkward. It doesn’t mean that I am afraid of human interaction. It does mean that I am usually quiet. It means that I find solitude and reflection energizing. It means that being around…
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Is it actually important for Christians to tithe?
The first job I ever had was at Sonic, and I was 15 years old. I worked in the kitchen, cooking food for all the customers. The worst part about this job was when we closed, we had to pull out the grill and clean behind it. We also had to clean the vent filters…
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Feel like life is just one big war?
Have you have ever faced something in your life and you felt like is was just too big for you to beat? Maybe a bad break up, or parents getting divorced. Disappointment at school or as you play sports? Maybe you made an enemy and this person is just relentless as he or she rips…
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Avoiding Misconceptions About God (and people)
As many of you know, my opinion of the church as I was growing up was not very good. My thought was that anything church related was a joke, and some of that had to do with some misconceptions that the world might have about God: God doesn’t want us to have any fun or…