Dangers for a Discerner

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

The Holy Spirit fills every believer, and in that, there are spiritual fruit and gifts that God gives us to glorify Him and minister to each other (1 Cor. 12:1-11). And while believers are filled with the Spirit, we still deal with indwelling sin. That means the Spirit is perfect, the ...

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Biblical Celebration of Valentine’s Day

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Kevin DeYoung has some great tips for a biblical celebration of Valentine's Day. Here's a sample: "Sunday is Valentine’s Day: a holiday for Hallmark and flower shops to make money, an occasion for single people to feel miserable, a snare for the negligent husband, a celebration of rampant sensuality, and a common ...

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Violent Peace

Monday, February 1st, 2010

A friend and I were discussing the irony and beauty of a phrase in Colossians 3:15, which reads: "And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called into one body. And be thankful." This verse hit me today - peace "ruling" in my heart. I ...

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Christians and Depression

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

If you or someone you know ever suffers from depression, this article is one of the best resources I’ve found that addresses depression from a biblical, gospel-centered perspective. The article, by Dr. Ed Welch, is called “Hope for the Depressed." In one section Welch discusses the pros and cons of Christians ...

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