Common Grace

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“Thankfulness”

Here is what I have seen to be good and fitting: to eat, to drink and enjoy oneself in all one’s labor in which he toils under the sun during the few years of his life which God has given…

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November 24, 2022

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Reflecting On 20 Years of Ministry

“But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.” (Psalm 33:11) Introduction Today is a special day for me. Today is the twentieth anniversary of my ordination into pastoral ministry. If there…

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November 3, 2022

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Rest

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety. ~ Psalm 4:8 For the last post, I discussed the importance of diligent work because, as humans, we are created in the image…

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September 1, 2022

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Secular Therapies

James 1:5 – If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. Often, as a pastor, I am asked about my thoughts concerning secular therapies for dealing…

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June 25, 2022

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Idolatry and Relationships

Psalm 139:23-24 ~ Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! Idolatry is an offense against God. Brad Bigney…

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June 8, 2022

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The Noetic Effects of Sin

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. ~ Romans 12:2 In the last post, I…

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December 17, 2021

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Common Grace and Special Grace

The way of the wicked is like deep darkness;they do not know over what they stumble. ~ Proverbs 4:19 In the last post, I discussed the difference between general revelation and special revelation. In this post, I will discuss two…

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December 9, 2021
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