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God is big enough to handle it
November 3rd, 2015
“‘If you can?’ said Jesus. ‘Everything is possible for him who believes.’ Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, ‘I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!’” (Mark 9:23-24)God is big. That may soun... Read More
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It's hard to be both an intellectual and an atheist
October 27th, 2015
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.” (Ecclesiastes 3:11)It’s not easy to be bo... Read More
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The challenge of anonymity
October 20th, 2015
“Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with... Read More
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Do you love it when others suffer?
October 13th, 2015
"Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” (Romans 12:15)Sports, and in particular rooting for sports teams, can so often bring out the worst in people. I want my team to win – and ... Read More
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Making vows to God
October 6th, 2015
Today’s post is a shortened version of an article written by A.W. Tozer called “Five Vows for Spiritual Strength. Tozer was a 20th century pastor and prolific author, best known for his book “The Purs... Read More
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not a fan.
September 29th, 2015
Over the next few weeks, the blog will highlight some of the community groups that will be offered at NewLife this fall. Today’s post will highlight Dave & Heather Lanier’s group, that will meet at th... Read More
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Is the Bible reliable?
September 22nd, 2015
Over the next few weeks, the blog will highlight some of the community groups that will be offered at NewLife this fall. Today’s post will highlight Is the Bible Reliable? by Dr. Stephen Meyer. This g... Read More
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The Cost of Discipleship
September 15th, 2015
Over the next few weeks, the blog will highlight some of the community groups that will be offered at NewLife this fall. Today’s post will highlight Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s The Cost of Discipleship. Par... Read More
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The great things God does when churches serve together
September 8th, 2015
“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the hous... Read More
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God chose you
September 1st, 2015
“In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to hope in C... Read More
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When God seems cruel and uncaring
August 11th, 2015
“The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sa... Read More
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How bold should I be in prayer?
August 4th, 2015
“Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, ‘My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.’” (Matthew 26:39)When we are ... Read More
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Who is Edward Kimball?
July 28th, 2015
“Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:58... Read More
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Someone knows your secrets
July 21st, 2015
“There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the ear in t... Read More
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The benefit of short-term missions
July 14th, 2015
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I... Read More
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Desperate times call for... prayer
July 7th, 2015
“Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to symp... Read More
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Same-sex marriage and the church
June 30th, 2015
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest comman... Read More
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Racism and the gospel of equality
June 23rd, 2015
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.” (Galat... Read More
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Remembering Elisabeth Elliot
June 16th, 2015
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness ... Read More
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Are you loving or enabling?
June 9th, 2015
"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.Each one should test his own actions. Then he c... Read More
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Overcoming addictions
June 2nd, 2015
“Therefore Jesus said again, "I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. All who ever came before me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate; whoever ente... Read More
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It is a loving thing to share your faith with others
May 26th, 2015
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, bu... Read More
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What is influencing you?
May 19th, 2015
“My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to a man's whole b... Read More
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You don't know where I've come from
May 12th, 2015
“Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may ... Read More