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Widening Gap

Had a short conversation last week that speaks volumes to Christians.  This post will be particularly helpful to those who have been Christians for a few years.  The conversation was about one’s struggles, shortcomings, and downfalls.  It’s the falling, failing, … Continue reading

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Mortifying Sin

Love John Owen’s words on mortifying sin.  Hope you are blessed, and pause to reflect as well.  This is a serious word.  I would do well not to let myself move quickly from this teaching. The contest is for our … Continue reading

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Mortification of Sin

Picked up, “Overcoming Sin and Temptation,” three classic works by John Owen.  In the overview section “Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers” Justin Taylor overviews Owen’s thoughts.  I’ll list the nine particular directions for the soul with regard to … Continue reading

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Killing Sin

In my estimation some of the most helpful Christian material to read is that which addresses the topic of killing sin.  Killing sin within is no small task.  You know this already if you take sin seriously and are racked … Continue reading

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Simply Not Knowing

“And should I not have concern for the great city Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell their right hand from their left…” (Jonah 4:11) When you cannot tell your right … Continue reading

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