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The Gospel Truly Enables Us To Enjoy Earthly Blessings
The gospel enables us to truly enjoy earthly blessings. At first glance, many people might object and express that, “well…the gospel frees us from feeling like we have to live for those things in
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Jesus is better than a full bank account
When I think about how the value of the gospel measures up to the value of a full bank account, I begin to question the allegedly glorious life that is alluded to by the
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Proseperity Gospel < GOSPEL
The prosperity gospel has unfortunately become a well-liked, cheap pseudo-gospel all around the world, fooling countless proclaiming Christians by disguising itself and marketing itself as the real gospel. However, the heart of its message
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Valentine LOVE
By Austin Gentry First off, Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! Today, if any, it seems all the more fitting to write about love. If you are single or in a relationship, then you have come to the right
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I am < He Is = I’m Free
I am sinful, but You clothe me in Your perfection. My sin goes far, but Your grace, love, and forgiveness go farther still. I am weary from trying, but You give me rest by
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Who Are We? < Who You Are!
Who am I, Lord, that you are mindful of me? Ps. 8:3-4 This question used to make me feel really good inside, as if it highlighted the great value in “high significant” me that
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Why “be humble”? Why “be gentle”? Why “forgive”?
“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one
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Gospel > Religion
I recently read a quote by Albert Einstein that literally knocked me off my rocker. And the quote was telling of this truth: Albert Einstein never heard the gospel. And I wonder if that
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Inward Change, Outward Impact
The other day, I was incredibly encouraged to hear the testimony—and sheer heart—of a friend that I went to high school with who radically met Jesus while in college. As a result, of course,
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From the Shore, To the Ocean
Have any of you guys ever thought to yourself, “If this certain person just knew this (quality, accomplishment, etc) about me, I feel like it would spark a heightened sense of appreciation, love, or
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Jesus Did NOT Go To Hell After He was Crucified
A common misconception in the church today is the belief—or assumed belief, rather—that Jesus went to hell during the three-day period between his death on the cross and his resurrection. In fact, I surmise
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Faith And Love
Austin Gentry July 17, 2012 0We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing.
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