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This, I Say Is Christmas
Reid Ferguson recently posted the following to Facebook “In 2010, I penned a Christmas poem for the folks where I was pastoring. Our greatly gifted worship leader – York Aspacher – set that poem to music for the congregation to sing together. Below is a link to hear York’s initial…
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Milk Drinkers Anonymous
If our modern-day evangelical churches had a spiritual equivalent to Alcoholics Anonymous it would be called Milk Drinkers Anonymous. This is made abundantly clear to us in the stinging admonition of Hebrews 5:11 to 6:6. I would encourage you, dear reader, to meditate upon this very insightful passage. When you…
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Emmanuel: God With Us—Now and Forever
The wonder of Christmas is not merely the arrival of a child but the arrival of God Himself. Emmanuel—God with us—signals the most profound truth of the gospel: that in Christ, heaven has come to earth, and the Creator has entered His creation to dwell among His people. This truth…
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The Astonishing Truth of the Incarnation: God With Us
When we pause to consider the Incarnation—the eternal Word becoming flesh—it is no wonder that theologians like J.I. Packer and R.C. Sproul marveled at its profound mystery. The songwriter captured the splendor of the Incarnation by writing: Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord; late in time behold…
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Jesus, Faithful and True
“For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation” (2 Corinthians 5:19, BSB). This verse unveils a treasure of staggering depth. It is not just that God sent Christ to save us, but…
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Little Faith
Jesus’ words in Matthew 16:8, “O you of little faith, why are you discussing among yourselves the fact that you have no bread?” (BSB), pierce through the fog of earthly concerns and bring us face-to-face with the greatness of God’s provision. These words challenge us to confront our doubts and recognize the…
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Unity Over Individualism: A Call to Christlike Love
The Apostle Paul’s admonitions about Christian liberty strike a chord that resonates deeply in today’s cultural climate. Carl Trueman aptly describes our modern ethos as one defined by autonomy and self-expression, often to the exclusion of any external authority. While this mindset pervades the world, it should not characterize the…
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Am I an Amateur for the Gospel?
It may seem odd to ask, Am I an amateur for the gospel? In our modern world, we often associate the word amateur with someone who lacks professionalism—a novice in skill or stature. It distinguishes those who are paid experts from those who simply dabble. However, the true meaning of…
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A Foundation That Does Not Fail
I am often reminded that my body is not whole. I am reminded when I step out of bed and my heart rate jumps to 150 bpm. I am reminded when the only thing I have energy for is sleep. I am reminded when the room starts to spin, and…
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