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Tag Archives: New Life Church
Sing Until You Mean It
Each month, usually on the first Wednesday of the month, the church I attend (#NewLifeChurch) has a service dedicated only to worshipping God. I love all of the services at this church, and as much as I am enriched by … Continue reading
Feelings Follow Faithfulness
At church this morning, they mentioned that the 21st Desperation Conference took place this past week, and they described how so many of the 2000 teenagers who attended had dedicated or rededicated their lives to Christ and left the conference … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Faith, Miracles
Tagged Conversion experience, Desperation Conference, Faithfulness, If you do what you should do it can become something you want to do, Joy, New Life Church, Obedience, On fire for Jesus, Rejoice in the Lord, Rejoice!, We must pass through obedience to reach joy
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Darkness and the Light
Today was Baptism Sunday in my church, New Life Church. As I’ve shared before, whenever we have baptisms, as each person comes up out of the water, I say a little prayer for them that they will be another light … Continue reading
The End
When you said, “It is finished,” What did you mean? Were you referring to Our hope? You were supposed to Be the one who wiped out evil, But it sure looks like Evil won. Our sin? It makes no sense … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Faith, Poetry
Tagged Good Friday, It is finished, New Life Church
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No Condemnation
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. Paul the Apostle, in Romans … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Faith
Tagged Gratitude, New Life Church, No condemnation, Pepperdine University, Thankful
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Beyond Belief – What’s Next?
Well, this has been quite a journey through Christian apologetics, which is not anything like saying, “Gee, I’m sorry I’m a Christian.” Instead, it’s better summarized as being able to explain our faith to someone who is trying to understand … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Faith
Tagged Avoid social media groupthink, Beyond Belief, Christian Apologetics, Daily Audio Bible, God is not afraid of your questions, It's OK to question your faith, Letters from a Skeptic by Greg Boyd and Ed Boyd, Life with a Capital L by Matt Heard, Mere Christianity by CS Lewis, New Life Church, Os Guinness quote, The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel, Think for yourself, YouVersion Bible
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Easier Said Than Done, Two Days Before the Election
After my last blog post, one of my three readers said that it sounded nice to hold onto faith over fear, but that it’s easier said than done. I couldn’t agree more! So how do you do it? You ask … Continue reading
Trust Like Manna Falling from Heaven
Where is God in times like these—personal, national, or global challenges? I trusted Him yesterday, but where is He now that I’ve lost my job or health or <fill in the blank>?? He is here with us, as He always … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Faith, Fear, Good Friday, Hope, Manna, New Life Church, Parting the Red Sea, Trust
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