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Shadow versus Reality

By on July 7, 2012 in Gospel Life, Theology

Part of my job as a counselor is to help people see the realities of their spiritual life in Christ. Of course, most people go to a counselor because they are struggling in their daily, earthly life and spiritual realities seem very abstract and distant. I think God ordains these earthly struggles to help us […]

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Signs of a Genuinely Repentant Heart

By on May 17, 2012 in Discipleship, Gospel Life

This is from Jared Wilson’s blog at the Gospel Coalition.  His addition to the book review is so worth reading in its entirety. Jared’s comments: Here are 12 signs we have a genuinely repentant heart: 1. We name our sin as sin and do not spin it or excuse it, and further, we demonstrate “godly […]

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God’s Grace is the Soil in Which Humility Grows

By on May 10, 2012 in Gospel Life

I just completed a Bible study on Ephesians entitled, “By His Wounds You Are Healed,” written by Wendy Alsup. I plan to skim through the study and share some of the nuggets of truth I am learning. Today I am sharing this quote from the last lesson, “If grace does not dominate your understanding of […]

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Heart of a Servant Leader by C. John Miller

By on May 10, 2012 in Discipleship, Gospel Life, Theology

I love this book so much.  A friend encouraged me to read it and so I spent the last 3 months savoring each letter that Jack Miller sent to people through his ministry.  I felt like I was mentored by a very wise, gospel-centered brother in the Lord.  I have purchased 13 copies to date […]

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