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Keep Fighting
Sin is a menace. Each day it keeps rearing its ugly head, waiting for you to give in, waiting for you to succumb to its enticements. The fight is real—and it is difficult. Brother, sister, friend—keep fighting. Are you struggling with sin? Keep fighting. Is sin habitually knocking you over? Keep fighting. Keep fighting by…
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The Apostle Paul’s Unanswered Prayer
Did you know the Apostle Paul had a vision of Heaven? In these days when one claims to see a vision of heaven via dream or near-death experience, it becomes a Hollywood movie. Not so with Paul’s vision. Read his experience in 2 Corinthians 12:1-10. All Paul said about this vision was that he was…
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Pleasures Forevermore
Far beyond what sin can offer, there are pleasures forevermore in Jesus (Ps. 16:11). We don’t need to keep looking for ultimate satisfaction, for we have found it in the Lord Jesus Christ. It may seem like sin is more satisfying in the moment, more pleasurable instantly. But it never lasts; it always leaves. Obeying…
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The Virtue of Kindness
Are you a kind Christian? Followers of Jesus should be the kindest people. I know we know what kindness means, but practically speaking, what does it look like? I am afraid that sometimes we need to refresh our memory as kindness escapes even the most mature Christians. True kindness is Spirit-produced; that is, it is…
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The Weight of Forgiveness
Forgiveness, can you imagine?* When we see incredible acts of forgiveness, chills instantly come up and tears spring forth from our eyes. Whether it’s in a movie, video, book or real life, forgiveness is a beautiful thing. Why is it so beautiful? I’ll let Timothy Keller answer that question: Forgiveness is a form of voluntary…
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Never Enough
I have never been a fan of musicals. I watched High School Musical back in the day because everyone else did (yes…I’ve watched it since), but that was about it. But there was one musical that came out in the past couple years that I watched and loved. I love it so much I listen…
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For the Anxious Mind
Christian, God cares for and loves you. Scripture attests to that all over. This truth, and the truth of all God’s promises, need to be replayed over and over in my mind, for it is far too easy to forget then. When I do forget them—and it’s more times than I’d like to admit—I become…
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Our Feelings and God’s Promises
“I don’t always feel His presence. But God’s promises do not depend upon my feelings; they rest upon His integrity.” (RC Sproul) My feelings are fickle. Are yours, too? Surely I’m not alone. One day I feel like I have everything together—I am resisting temptation, loving my wife, honoring God with my work, caring for…
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Don’t Apologize
It’s crazy days we live in. The moment we open our mouths in defense of the Christian faith or say something that has been historic Christian doctrine for two millennia, the culture jumps down on throats. And they demand us to apologize. They call us bigots, transphobic, homophobic, and everything in between. They simply want…
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I Believe
Sometimes we just need to meditate on what we believe in: I believe in God, the one and true God who created heaven and earth. Not only did He create everything, but He did so ex nihilo—from nothing. He is the only God. I believe in Jesus Christ, God incarnate, who descended to this earth…
Blake Long 