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Hey All...I’m Back.

It’s been a while since I blogged. A lot has happened...and a lot is the same. I think i can say now that I’m back in the saddle and ready to figure out how to put words together again. We’ll see if I’ve totally lost it.

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It’s Not About You

We live in a world where the Gospel is being made about us. This is simply wrong. The Gospel, the Bible, Christianity itself has never had anything to do with us. It’s always been about Jesus.

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Make War (Part 3)

There is no enemy the Christian faces that is more deadly than their own sinful flesh. It is the most dangerous and has the greatest potential to destroy. This enemy must be fought at all costs. It stands and mocks our Savior.

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Make War (Part 2)

The world believes the Gospel is foolishness. Because of this, we find ourselves in a war against it. How do we fight against the world? Boycotts? Picketing? Trying to get more Christians in government? Or is it something simpler? Let’s talk about that today...

2018

Make War (Part 1)

The Christian’s life is war. We are called to put on the armor of God for a reason. The Christian faces many enemies in this life, but none can be so deceitful than the master of lies himself. We are called to make war with Satan, but this may not look like what you think.

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3 Marks Of Christian Community

Christian community is indeed vital. It’s where we are encouraged, convicted and strengthened as Christians. I believe there are three main marks of effective, Christian community. Here they are.

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When I Fear Men

The fear of man is something that everyone struggles with to one degree or another. It has a way of sneaking onto our lives and controlling us in ways we may not even be aware of. So what’s the solution?

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The Dark Horse Of Affliction

I think about all the events, relationships, the good and bad times that I have experienced so far and can’t help but wonder, do they matter? How do all these small pieces of my life come together to form the reality I am living in now? How do the dots connect?

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Death Is A Door That Hurts

Death is a door that we all walk through. It’s painful and it tears at us in ways that nothing else does. Yet the grave holds no power over those that have Christ. Death is just a door, a door that leads to Jesus.

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When At Last I See Clearly

“When at last I see clearly and my Savior’s face I see, I’ll fall down at His feet, what a moment that will be”

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My Trip Down To Mesquite, NV

Here's a little video I put together from a trip down to Mesquite Nevada. Enjoy!

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10 Favorite Spurgeon Quotes

You know, I have never read anyone that stirs my love for Christ more than Spurgeon. The Lord used this man in great ways and he is one of my heroes. Here are 10 of my favorite Spurgeon quotes.

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We Bring Nothing

We bring nothing to the cross except the sin that made the cross necessary. This truth actually is what makes the Gospel so amazing. We had nothing and God gave us everything. Let’s start our week thinking about this.

Getting Started

Top 10 Favorite Songs

I love music! It’s just part of who God made me. I especially love the songs you can just play over and over without getting tired of them. Here are my top 10 favorite songs in no particular order.

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Sprinting Out Of The Gate

I hate running. It’s simply the worst. It’s uncomfortable and makes me sweat and I would rather do anything else than run. But the Christian life is not an armchair event. It’s a race. It’s the race of my life.

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“Contend For The Faith”

As the impeccable voice actor Max McLean says, “read the Bible, it’s great for the soul.”

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Lord Of The Rings On A Laptop Screen

How did you first see the Lord of the Rings? Was it in theaters? At home? For me, it was on a very small laptop screen in my parents bedroom, but it might as well have been in virtual reality. I dove into that world and have yet to come out.

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Please Sir, We Would See Jesus

I love preaching. It’s something I have always enjoyed. Not becasue I think I’m particularly good at it or it gives me some sort of thrill. I love it becasue I get to talk about Jesus. Wherever I am in the Bible, I talk about Jesus. That is the point of preaching.

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Please Stop Calling Me A Legalist (Part 2)

It goes without saying that you should read part one before reading part two. Well, not now because I just technically said it. That statement makes no sense when you think about it. Anyhoo, here’s part two.

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Please Stop Calling Me A Legalist (Part 1)

I have been called a legalist many times in my life. What I have always hoped for is a person who, instead of simply labeling me and moving on, asked me about the convictions I have. If we did this more, I believe it would solve a lot of problems.

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Resurrection Living

The resurrection is the most important aspect of the Gospel. Without it, we are lost. Because of it, we have every reason to rejoice. We should not simply celebrate this one day out of the year. The resurrection should be at the very core of who we are.

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Why A Good Friday?

What is it that makes Good Friday so good? It doesn’t feel good. It’s the day God Himself was murdered. How can there be light in such darkness? Simply because of this...Easter is coming.

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Here’s To You My Wayward Friend

Have you ever had a friend walk away from the Lord? I have. It hits you at a level that nothing else does. To be honest, I really don’t feel anything. This is why I shouldn’t trust what I feel. I trust what I know.

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The Calvinist (By John Piper)

This is a fantastic video from John Piper. This is just what I need heading into a full week (Especially Easter week) becasue it points me to Christ and all I have in Him. Please enjoy!

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I Need To Read My Bible

Studying the Bible is vital to be sure. We should have a desire to dig deep and sink our teeth into some good doctrine. However, I believe it is just as important to simply read the Bible.