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  • Walk Thru the Life of Peter: Growing Bold Faith  (March 18, 2010)
    We are in a relentless, violent spiritual battle against an enemy who doesn't want us to fulfill our calling, either individually or corporately. Whether we have been persecuted like Christians in a hostile culture or not, Peter's words to the persecuted still ring true for us.
  • Trusting an Unchanging God - Part 2  (March 15, 2010)
    God never changes. That's as comforting as it is sobering.
  • An Everlasting Picture: Pentecost and the Story of Ruth  (March 10, 2010)
    Scripture is clear that God is preparing a bride for his Son; this is what all of history is leading up to. Like Ruth, the bride of Christ begins as a foreigner from an immoral land steeped in idolatry; but in our desolation, we commit to him and he takes us in.
  • Trusting an Unchanging God - Part 1  (March 1, 2010)
    As I teach through the Old Testament, I am awed at what we can learn about God's character and how He deals with us if we only study this portion of Scripture
  • The Doctrine of the Trinity  (February 25, 2010)
  • Joseph's Family Fiasco: Trusting God in a Painful Process  (January 29, 2010)
    Why does God often take so long to let his plan unfold in our lives? Why does he let us linger in our trials? Consider the life of Joseph and glean valuable lessons for your own life.
  • Simple Steps to Solid Study  (November 1, 2008)
    You'll be amazed at the rich treasure your study yields by following thes five simples steps.
  • Spiritual Warfare Lesson 1- Understanding the Battle  (January 20, 2010)
    God gives us everything we need to be victorious in the spiritual realm.
  • Spiritual Warfare: Lesson 2 ? The Strategies of Satan  (January 27, 2010)
    Regardless of how much we may want to ignore this component in our Christian lives, the battles do exist and the warfare will continue. The more we learn the truths concerning spiritual warfare, the more prepared we can be to fight and to be victorious.
  • Why it is Good to Give Thanks  (March 16, 2009)
    God's good will for your life is to give thanks - and there are many reasons to do it. Let the fruit of your lips give thanks to His name today.
  • Is the Bible Reliable for Truth about Jesus Christ?  (January 15, 2009)
    Why should anyone believe that what the Bible has to say is true? Isn?t the belief in the historicity of biblical texts similar to faith that Zeus reigned from Mount Olympus?
  • Nunc Super Tunc: Does History Matter?  (March 9, 2009)
    American Christians have a lot of virtues but historical mindedness isn?t one of them. As Americans we like to think that we?re the first to do most things but history demonstrates that to be false. We?re not the first Christians. We?re part of an ancient and widespread family.
  • Why It's Easier to Fight Than to Love  (February 2, 2009)
    It sure helps to love invisible people. That?s why one rattles on and on about ?The Family? while neglecting his kids. That?s why another ?fights? for ?social justice? by ?raising consciousness? about ?The Poor? while judging his friends on how trendy their clothes are. And that?s why one pontificates on ?The Church? while rolling his eyes at the people in his actual congregation.
  • Breaking Free From Worry by Knowing Jesus  (February 16, 2009)
    Are you a person who is gripped by worry today? Before you can know the peace of God, you need to have peace with God. But this is only possible through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • the-ol-o-gy  (January 7, 2009)
    Webster?s dictionary defines ?theology? as ?the study of the religious faith, practice, and experience.? Technically speaking theology is God (theo) talk (logy). We are doing theology when we talk about God.
  • Doctrine is Practical  (January 8, 2009)
    The distinction between doctrinal and practical truth is artificial; doctrine is practical! In fact, nothing is more practical than sound doctrine.
  • I Will Not Fear, For the Lord is With Me  (November 24, 2008)
    The antidote for fear is the promise of God's presence. I cling to the resolution that I will not fear because God is with me always.
  • Do Not Be Ashamed of the Gospel  (November 21, 2008)
    We are at all times challenged to stand firm in our faith in Jesus Christ. Our culture tries to intimidate Christians with accusations that we are backward or narrow-minded. How we react to these charges is an indication of our spiritual progress.
  • Our Time Together - Truth - Week 4  (January 23, 2008)
    Claim victory for the things you have agreed with God to change
  • Our Time Together - Truth - Week 3  (January 23, 2008)
    Evaluate if you are or are not conforming to God?s Word
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