“Humility is a strange flower; it grows best in winter weather, and under storms of affliction.”
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“Affliction is the best book in my library.”
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I’ve Never Read It (The Bible’s Problem In America)
In Bedford, England there’s a statue and museum dedicated to John Bunyan and his brilliant work The Pilgrim’s Progress. The book follows the incredible story of “Christian” as he travels …
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Practicing Prayer
Do you find prayer meaningful? How about satisfying? Do you see the evidence of answered prayer(s) in your life? Most people answer those questions with a despairing “no.” But there …
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“If you want to pray better, you must pray more.”
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Let’s be honest, most Christians don’t study their Bible as often as they should. It’s just not prioritized high enough on their “to-do” list. Sadly, that lack of study reveals …
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Moody’s Membership Mishaps
Imagine this scenario: You put your personal trust in Jesus Christ. You turn from your sins and are publically baptized. You study the Scriptures and pray on a daily basis. …