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“10 who changed the world”
I recently finished reading Daniel Akin’s new book 10 Who Changed the World. This book is one of the better books that I have read in a while. It stirred my heart to love and live for our Great God & Savior Jesus Christ with more zeal. Akin’s book is made up of 10 short…
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its expensive
J.C. Ryle on the cost of following Christ: “It costs something to be a true Christian. Let that never be forgotten. To be a mere nominal Christian, and go to church, is cheap and easy work. But to hear Christ’s voice, and follow Christ, and believe in Christ, and confess Christ, requires much self-denial. It…
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7 ways to bring your pastor joy and not groaning
Last night at our church we had an ordination service for Peter Witkowski. It was such a blessing in so many ways. The service was full of singing and prayer and also 2 short sermons. I preached the charge to the candidate for ministry (Peter). I preached on being “upright” from Titus 1:8, the qualification…
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for the Glory of God
Around here this saying “For the Glory of God” has become quite familiar. We sing about it and preach about it. Many of the books I read are centered upon it. The shorter catechism that we teach our children asks this for question #3 Why did God make you and all things? To which they have…
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Ecuador pics
Here is a picture of our VBS group while we were working in Ecuador. And here is a picture of me on the hillside by the church by the soccer field talking with some kids. I was reading to them in Spanish about Jesus.
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C.J. Mahaney’s “Cross Centered Life”
While in Ecuador I asked every member of our mission team to read this great little book by C.J. Mahaney. It is called The Cross Centered Life. It was encouraging to know that many of my fellow church members were focusing their lives upon the cross of Christ. The book is very short and easy…
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Humility = the trademark characteristic of all true Christians
“Humility may well be called the queen of the Christian graces. To know our own sinfulness and weakness, and to feel our need of Christ, is the very beginning of saving religion. –It is a grace which has always been the distinguishing feature in the character of the holiest saints in every age. Abraham, and…
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8 Bible verses every Christian should know
When someone hears the Gospel and believes, comes to faith in Christ and becomes a follower of Jesus, it is essential that they begin reading, learning, and understanding God’s Word. Once they begin growing in God’s Word, they will begin growing in their relationship with Christ. As they are growing in their relationship with Christ, they…
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Zeal
I am beginning a personal word study on “Zeal”. Dictionary.com defines Zeal as “fervor for a person, cause, or object; eager desire or endeavor;enthusiastic diligence; ardor.” Lately, I have been so captivated by this Biblical idea and thought. Romans 12:11 says “Do not be slothful in zeal.” I will continue writing and posting more on this later.
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Ecuador Trip update
Our Ecuador Mission Team this summer has been having a great time serving the Lord. I have not been able to be online much at all. I will write more and post more pictures later. Here are a few to give you a taste of this great trip.