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Zeal
In the fall of 1989, I moved from Champaign, Illinois to the Chicago suburbs, and through my contacts at the church I had begun attending (Willow Creek) I found a guy with an apartment looking for a roommate. His name was C.W., and he was an accountant for Arthur Anderson in Chicago. I lived with C.W. for about a year… Continue reading
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Why You Exist
If you start reading the Bible from the top (Genesis), you don’t see Jesus, but He is there. John 1:3 tells us that Jesus is the Creator… All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. (ESV) Hebrews tells us the same thing… …in these last days… Continue reading
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How and Why We Should Be Content
Contentment is commanded in the Scriptures, but it is also one of the great fruits or results of living the Christian life. Paul famously said he had learned to be content in any and every situation (Philippians 4:11, 12). But why is contentment commanded, and why is it naturally an outgrowth of walking with God? The… Continue reading
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When Faced With A Decision, Ask This Insightful Question…
Bobb Biehl is the master of questions. He is the President of Masterplanning Group International, and years ago wrote a beautiful little pamphlet which I have personally referred to off and on through the years. A year or so ago I bought one for all our full-time staff. It’s titled, Asking Questions, and it’s not fancy –… Continue reading
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Where the Prosperity Gospel Goes to Die
“If ever there was a biblical chapter that prosperity theology teachers should avoid, this is it! The heroines and heroes of faith hardly ‘named it and claimed it…’” – from the study notes on Hebrews 11, The Gospel Transformation Bible The prosperity gospel tells us that God always wants us wealthy and healthy, and that… Continue reading
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The Deepest Book in the New Testament
Hebrews, that is. Don’t you think so? The writer, Mr. Anonymous, is not exactly skimming the surface. After all, there’s the question of “Sabbath rest” and Moses and angels. There are high priests and losing your salvation (or not losing your salvation!) and solid food. And don’t get me started about Melchizedek. But what is Hebrews… Continue reading
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Regarding the Blood Moon Thing
We wandered outside a few different times last night to check out the eclipse, but we were not afraid. With a recent headline from the Guardian, we had the inside scoop from the government: “Blood moon” brings prophecies of end times – but Nasa says not to worry. Do you feel better? Well thank you,… Continue reading
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Finding Total and Lasting Change
When you become a Christian, the strangest thing happens: you begin to like things you didn’t like before and do things you didn’t want to do before. The end result is remarkably predictable: you end up paying close attention to an ancient book, talking often to other people about “religion”, and singing loud in church.… Continue reading
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Praying When I “Cherish Iniquity In My Heart”
How many Christians have been kept from prayer by this intimidating word in the Psalms?… If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. Psalm 66:18 (ESV) Answer: a lot. I’ll bet many Christians have been kept from prayer because of their understanding of this warning, but consider this insight from… Continue reading
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Can A Christian Lose His Salvation?
One of the great arguments for the idea that a true Christian can stop being a Christian or lose their salvation (a.k.a. classic Arminianism – “I chose Christ, so I can reject Him too”) is found in Hebrews chapter 6, where we read… For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened,… Continue reading
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