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Notes in the Form of Advice
I have several notes I've written that are pieces of advice, and I thought it would be helpful to share some. We are to be the salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13, Mark 9:50), not salty at the world. We do not season and illuminate (salt and light) the culture by...
Growing in Understanding
Last night at church we had a missionary speaking. He and his family are from Mexico and are serving God in Kansas. We had a translator for him, and as I sat listening, two things stuck out more than anything else. One, the phrase, "Haz lo correcto!" or, "Do what is...
Some More Advice
Sometimes you feel like you need to choose between the devil you do know and the devil you don't. But you don't have to choose between them, you can tell them both no. There's no sense in choosing which fire to burn yourself on when you don't even have to touch the...
Sanctification Homework
Lately I've been studying for some things and have remembered the importance of homework, or the work you do on your own to be sure you understand what you've been taught. Also lately I've thought about this concept as it applies to the process of sanctification, the...
Bone-Shaking Sight
I've recently read Ezekiel 37 again, and I do wonder how Ezekiel must have felt about that whole experience. For some context, God's people had been doing all the wrong things, so God punished them like He said He would by allowing them to be attacked, plundered, and...
A Bit on Burdens and Struggles
I've had some things come up with a couple friends lately that makes me feel like I should remind people of some important things on burdens, problems, worries, and struggles in our lives. It's not just okay to share your worries and struggles, it's actually very...