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10 Verses about God’s Guidance
Even when you believe 100% in the guidance of God, it’s way too easy to lose sight of His will in the craziness of everyday life and decisions. Whenever I feel this way, I stop myself and read these verses about the great guidance of our great God. You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. (Psalm 16:11) “[God says] “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” (Psalm 32:8) The Lord makes firm the steps of the…
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Theologically Conservative Church Growth Outpaces Liberal Growth
Be careful here: “Liberal” and “Conservative” in this context has NOTHING to do with politics and everything to do with how literally you take the gospel message. Was Mary a virgin? Was Jesus born into the world both human and divine? Is Jesus God? Does the Trinity exist? Did Jesus die on the cross for our sins? Was he resurrected? Does he reign in heaven now and will he come to Earth again to judge the world? Does the Holy Spirit dwell in believers? Answer “Yes” to these questions and you are theologically conservative. (Or as I like to say, CORRECT.) Theological liberals may believe some of the above, but…
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What Is Christian Joy and How Can I Get It?
Christian joy is HUGE. We could talk about joy until the cows come home — come to think of it, that might not be a bad idea. We will never experience joy until we walk into heaven, but we can experience joy in this life both things go well and when they most decidedly do not. However, while joy comes more easily to some it comes harder to others. I’m in that camp. I’ve been a Christian all my life. I’m not an unhappy person. I’m not depressed, and I control lifelong stress and anxiety with medication. And I still have trouble understanding Christian joy, even though Nehemiah said, “The…