Category Archives: Christian Living

EVERY Sphere of A Man’s Life

For over two decades I’ve been using some version of the phrase, “faith for every sphere of life.” I first started thinking about this obvious nature of our faith (that it’s for every sphere of life) as I began a … Continue reading

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Watch Out for Deceptive Words

Jeremiah 7 (selected verses) and Galatians 5 (selected verses) As was often the case in the life of Israel, God was not happy with them. They brought it upon themselves. Israel’s history went something like this: God would first save … Continue reading

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How Should We Then Live? (1-3)

with Francis Schaeffer

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By Whose Power Are You Living?

Acts 19:5 – One day the evil spirit answered them, [the seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest] “Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?” In the name of Jesus, the seven sons of … Continue reading

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Interview with Granddaughter of E. Stanley Jones

Back at the end of October I posted a series of clips from an interview on the topic of E. Stanley Jones and his book, Victorious Living, which had just been updated and re-released. (You can click here to watch … Continue reading

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Just for Today

from Today Matters by John Maxwell Just for Today… Just for today… I will choose and display the right attitudes. Just for today… I will determine and act on important priorities. Just for today… I will know and follow healthy … Continue reading

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Accountable Relationships

Some brief thoughts on developing accountable relationships… 2 Corinthians 13:5 – “Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you–unless, of course, you fail the test?” Examining … Continue reading

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Why Satan Wants You To Keep Secrets

The Top Ten Reasons Satan Wants You To Keep Secrets 10.) You lose out on the support God provides in the body of Christ. 9.) You lose confidence spiritually. 8.) You lose the ability to develop self-control, and you repeat … Continue reading

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How is Christianity Relevant for Today’s Culture?

with Tim Keller

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Do Something Risky with Your Life

by John Piper at Desiring God

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Tedder’s Top Ten: Counseling Websites

Intensive Discipleship. That’s how I once heard counseling… at least “biblical or Christian counseling”… described. The idea is that every now and then folks in the church battle with particular sins, temptations, and various other struggles that require more focused … Continue reading

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Every Man, God’s Man

Every Man, God’s Man By Stephen Arterburn, Kenny Luck, and Mike Yorkey I just started this book, which is subtitled, Every Man’s Guide to Couragious and Daily Integrity. That’s such a key phrase, I think. I have often said that the … Continue reading

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