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Weaknesses and the Glory of Jesus
Paul wrote the following... For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Cor 12:10) There are three clauses here that I think should be treated individually to...
The Crucible of Change
The church must embrace the truth that God uses more than positive, formative means (e.g., preaching & Bible studies) to sanctify His people. Sanctification (growth in holiness; mortification of sin) is exquisitely accomplished in suffering. If God intends on...
Watershed Wants in Marriage
What is the most crucial desire to solve any and all marital problems? It must be a desire to please God. Gone must be the desire to win, the desire to get even, the desire to be the most hurt, the desire to be vindicated, or the desire to be appreciated, loved, or...
A Superior Treasure
While counseling those committing sexual sin, helping them seek an escalating satisfaction in The Savior must be supreme.They are engaged in a worship war with God. Self will only be put to death if a superior treasure is sought. We do not break habits, we...
Savoring the Savior in Suffering
“In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, as was necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in much praise...