There are two conversion stories in the Old Testament where Gentiles “convert” out of fear. In one, commentaries generally agree that the conversion is not salvific—in other words, the people are not …
A simple method to strengthen your prayer life
Today I want to share with you a simple way to deepen your prayer life. It requires discipline, time to pray (of course), and a desire to grow in godliness. I learned this method of prayer during …
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Love & Believing the Best – Refresher
It was a few months after surgery and the bills started arriving. Thirty thousand for this, forty for that. My medical bills were racking up. Thankfully, the co-op to which I belong (and my godly …
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What does the Bible say about God’s high calling for moms?
This is the third post in a series. First, I wrote lamenting the relative dearth today of pastors who teach on God’s distinct calling for dads and moms. Then, yesterday, I wrote on the nature of …
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6 reasons pastors dodge teaching on God’s calling for moms
Last week, the New York Times ran a fascinating column by Heather Andrews lamenting the absence of conservative women fighting to defend the “traditional family” (aka, a woman’s ability to be a …
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When People Grow Slowly
Bamboo grows fast. Some bamboo-ologists say it grows roughly four inches per day in the right conditions. The fastest growing bamboo reportedly bursted up 35 inches in a day. That’s a growth you can …