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Pastor Bryan Lowe
I truly love Jesus, who saved me from destruction. I am His, completely and totally. I have deep issues, but these only enhance His love for me.
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Bearing One Another Up
And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. Mark 2:3 Sociologists are quick to point out that the healthiest people mentally and physically, are those who are functionally aware of others. These people often find themselves in … Continue reading
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Here and Now, With His Grace
It is a bad habit to try to teach without personal knowledge. We can preach, but we do not possess. This is one of the occupational hazards of those of us in our profession. It seems to carry a horrible … Continue reading
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The Micro and the Macro
Originally dated, July 14, 2008 | By: John Piper One of the reasons God rarely gives micro reasons for his painful providences, but regularly gives magnificent macro reasons, is that there are too many micro reasons for us to manage, … Continue reading
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God Have Mercy
“David said to Gad, ‘I am in deep distress. Let us fall into the hands of the LORD, for his mercy is great; but do not let me fall into human hands.’” 2 Samuel 24:14, NIV Life unfolds on us, … Continue reading
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The Curious Case of Being Job
One of the most intriguing patriarchs in the Bible is Job. Tempted and accused, ignored and maligned– he maintained a faith in God’s goodness when hell wanted to destroy him. His goodness should not be diminished. “In the land of Uz there … Continue reading →