“You know, we [abuse victims] make people that are having a wonderful, ‘no worries’ life, uncomfortable.” [Teresa, abuse survivor] James 1:27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their...
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Let’s Talk about Bearing One Another’s Burdens
Gal 6:2 Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. What is the Law of Christ? Theologians no doubt have written massive essays on that subject. But I don't think it is that difficult to sort out....
Continue ReadingLet’s Talk about Bearing One Another’s BurdensAn Appearance of Godliness (Part 7) – The Real Thing
As we look at case after case of evil people disguised with an appearance of godliness, I wanted to insert this refreshing case of the real thing. True godliness. It is found in the book of Ruth and there, in...
Continue ReadingAn Appearance of Godliness (Part 7) – The Real ThingJudgment of the Wicked is Part of the Gospel
1 Timothy 1:8-11 ESV Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, (9) understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and...
Continue ReadingJudgment of the Wicked is Part of the GospelThe 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 PowellGood Friday Service – CRC
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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 CalvaryOnline Bible Study – Starting Today at 10AM PDT
Today at 10AM (PT) Livestream on FaceBook Bible study - 1 John Starting today at 10 AM (PT) I am going to begin a weekly Wednesday Bible study broadcast through the book of 1 John, which we will livestream on...
Continue ReadingOnline Bible Study – Starting Today at 10AM PDTWhat Does Christ’s Truth Look Like?
And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual. The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are...
Continue ReadingWhat Does Christ’s Truth Look Like?A False Gospel Always Promotes Abuse
Gal 1:6-7 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel– (7) not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble...
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