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Continue reading →: The Folly of Stirring the PotHave you ever written a post on Facebook or tweeted something you knew was going to be controversial? I think the answer is assuredly yes. The answer might be yes for all of us. The better question to ask, though, is do we ever check our hearts before we post…
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Continue reading →: By the Will of God“who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.”(John 1:13 ESV) How did you get saved? If your answer is anything close to I did this or I did that, you have misstepped. It’s the same thing…
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Continue reading →: He ListensOne of my biggest problems in marriage is that I don’t listen very well. And not listening reveals I don’t care enough about what my wife is saying in that moment—and that’s totally on me. But that doesn’t mean I don’t hear her speak. I might hear all the words…
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Continue reading →: No More CondemnationThere is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:1 ESV) Christian, you are no longer condemned in Christ. From the moment you took your first breath to right before you came to saving faith, you were condemned. You were under God’s righteous, holy, and…
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Continue reading →: Fighting with Foes“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” (1 John 2:15 ESV) As Christians, we are commanded to not love this world. We are to be in the world, but not of the…
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Continue reading →: Book on Sale at WTS BookstoreFriends, go check out my new book in this sale! If you’ve already bought it, purchase another for a friend!
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Continue reading →: A Forensic RighteousnessHow is one saved? Scripture says we are saved by grace through faith alone (Ephesians 2:8-9). We must repent of our sins and believe in the gospel (Mark 1:15). But what is the gospel? Surely the gospel is not a mere theoretical or abstract concept. To be clear, the gospel…
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Continue reading →: Are You Content?To be content is to be satisfied with and in God. In a day and age when discontentment runs amuck, Christians can truly stand out by simply being content. We struggle with contentment, though. We’re not content with our finances— if only I had more money, then I could buy…
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Continue reading →: On Getting Out of BedSome days it’s simply a win to get out of bed, to put our feet on the floor, to open our eyes. Dealing with mental health issues can be agonizing, dark, and lonely, so getting out of bed—doing the next thing—is an act of worship. This is the point O.…
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Continue reading →: 3 Reasons Why You Need TheologyTheology is fun. Do you believe that? Perhaps you’re one who finds theology intimidating—even boring. I think all Christians can fall into that boat on occasion. But do you remain in that boat? For many Christians, theology is a buzzkill. They simply want Jesus, nothing else. Problem is, when someone…
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Hello,
I’m Blake
I am a Christian who loves to write about the connection between theology and life. I am married to my wife, Shale, who is a special education teacher. We have been married for five years now. We have two little girls, Jovi and Piper, and they are wonderful. We also have a dog, Dundie–yes, for you people who love The Office, he is named after The Dundie Awards–who is crazy, hairy, but very sweet and rowdy.
I received my BS in Mass Communications from East Central University and did my MTS in Preaching and Pastoral Ministry at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
I am currently working for a philanthropic nonprofit organization, although it is an aspiration of mine to eventually be in ministry, Lord willing.
My wife and I are covenant members of Sovereign Grace Bible Church and have been for eight years now. We are richly blessed by our church.
Blake Long 