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Forgotten God by Francis Chan From the Publisher: As Jesus ascended into heaven, He promised to send the Holy Spirit – the Helper – so that we could be true and living witnesses for Christ. Unfortunately, today’s church has admired … Continue reading

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How do I know God exists?

How do I know God exists? from A Passion for Life on Vimeo.

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How can God allow suffering and evil in the world?

How can God allow suffering and evil in the world? from A Passion for Life on Vimeo.

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Mary Teaches Us to Love and Praise God for Himself Alone

Luke 1:46-48 [show]Luke 1:46-48 [46]And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, [47]and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, [48]for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call … Continue reading

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So let us always reflect the image of God in these ways….

So let us always reflect the image of God in these ways: I do not swell up with the arrogance of pride; nor do I droop with the blush of anger; nor do I succumb to the passion of avarice; … Continue reading

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The Pastor Recommends…A Quest For More: Living for Something Bigger Than You

  There are many books available in the marketplace that seek to promote a thing called "Christian living". Most of these books end up driving us away from God’s grace because they put the focus on what YOU can do … Continue reading

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God Sacrifices Himself For Us

The essence of sin is man substituting himself for God, while the essence of salvation is God substituting himself for man. Man asserts himself against God and puts himself where only God deserves to be; God sacrifices himself for man … Continue reading

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We Belong to God

We are not our own: let not our reason nor our will, therefore, sway our plans and deeds. We are not our own: let us therefore not set it as our goal to seek what is expedient for us according … Continue reading

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What the Church Really Needs

David Wells is one of my favorite theologians and he has just published a new book: The Courage to be Protestant: Truth Lovers, Marketers, and Emergents in the Postmodern World. Here is a provocative quote: “We have enough Bibles for … Continue reading

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Dancing With God

“God did not create us to get the cosmic, infinite joy of mutual love and glorification, but to share it. We were to join in the dance. If we center our lives on him, serving him not out of self-interest, … Continue reading

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