Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness. Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling. (1 John 2:9-10 ESV) Do not lie to...
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These Things are True of Every Real Christian – None are True of the Abuser
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what...
Continue ReadingThese Things are True of Every Real Christian – None are True of the AbuserThe Dangers of being Drawn off Mission – Read this Article by Sam Powell
Sam Powell has written a blog post that is important for us all to read. He has been pressured more than once (as have I) by adherents of various schools of conspiracy claims to read a littany of articles on...
Continue ReadingThe Dangers of being Drawn off Mission – Read this Article by Sam PowellShould we Speak Publicly About Evil in the Churches?
More than once now I have had Christians ask me if it is wise for me to publicly criticize the local, visible churches as I do here on this blog, in my books, and in person with friends and acquaintances,...
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The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening...
Continue ReadingHow to Find a Good ChurchDoes the Lord Require me to Honor Evil Parents?
I have been asked this question several times and I thought it would be good to post here what I tell people who ask it. We want to obey the Lord. If He calls us to a difficult post, we...
Continue ReadingDoes the Lord Require me to Honor Evil Parents?Real Love and its Counterfeits
John 13:34-35 ESV A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. (35) By this all people will know that you are my disciples,...
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Continue ReadingGood Friday Service – CRCGood Friday: A Remembrance of Our Lord’s Passion on Calvary
Every Good Friday our church here in Tillamook holds a special service in remembrance of Christ’s death on the cross. We have followed exactly the same format for many years now, ending with everyone departing the sanctuary in silence as...
Continue ReadingGood Friday: A Remembrance of Our Lord’s Passion on CalvaryThe Lord Jesus Offended Many – and He Still Does so Today
Then the disciples came and said to him, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this saying?” He answered, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be rooted up. Let them alone; they...
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