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When God Tells You to Shut Up
Would a loving God ever tell His people to "shut up and listen"? Well, that’s basically the meaning of a word that occurs 74 times in the Bible. Although scholars…
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Debunking 8 Myths About the Christian Life
While studying the origins of the Church at Philippi, I was startled to discover how the story contradicts many of our common misconceptions about the nature of the Christian life.…
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Luggage or Baggage — Do You Know the Difference?
While preparing to fly to New Zealand next week, I've reflected on my visit last year to a local flea market in search of new luggage. Perhaps that sounds like an insignificant event,…
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When You DOUBT What You KNOW
Not long ago, one of my good friends rebuked me. Severely rebuked me. We were having a discussion about some issues in my life, and he asked me if I…
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The Parable of the Too-Short Bed
I once inherited a bed that was too short. Ordinarily, it’s not a big problem if you have a short bed, because you can always dangle your feet over the…
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When Your First Options Hit a Dead End
Few things are as frustrating as hitting a dead end on some endeavor. This is especially true when you are well-intentioned and desirous of God’s will. Yet this happens all…