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Romans 12:1 makes me ask myself, “Am I unreservedly devoted to the Lord? What does it cost me to follow Jesus? . . .”
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Romans 12:1 makes me ask myself, “Am I unreservedly devoted to the Lord? What does it cost me to follow Jesus? . . .”
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We can’t live in the past. Our relationship with God shouldn’t rely on a nostalgic preoccupation with the way things used to be. But we shouldn’t forget the past. . . .
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If you base your self-image on what others think about you—or pamper your ego with an inflated sense of self-importance—you’re looking at a contorted mirror.
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Our memories of being baptized—and seeing new believers baptized today—should move us to thank God for his grace.
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On a shelf in my office sits a 4-by-6-inch frame containing this short message: “Teach the Bible, Love the People.” That little plaque reminds me about two key priorities in ministry found in Romans 10.
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Psalm 44 puts into words the failure and frustration we often feel. As such, it provides an important backdrop for Romans 8.
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Has life disappointed you? Have others disappointed you? How about the church . . . or God?
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I wonder, “What if the way I feel about golf is the way non-Christians feel about the church?”
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How can we honor the Lord when conflicts arise? Is it possible to hold firm convictions without destroying relationships? Several principles found in Romans 14 can help us put this slogan into practice.