Category Archives: advice

Can Faithful Living Exempt Me From Suffering?

Posted on June 27, 2017 by

By John Piper Originally posted on July 23, 2002. The following is an edited transcript of the audio. Can faithful living exempt me from suffering? No. God’s grace through Christ on the cross has obtained for us a pass on eternal suffering. … Continue reading →

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The Grind

Posted on June 25, 2017 by

 Sometimes the only way out is through.  Often there is so much of  ‘life’ that we must try to handle. There’s far too many things that confuse us. Faced with many issues beyond our control, we seldom seek the best … Continue reading →

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Like Well-Watered Gardens: Isaiah 58

Posted on June 17, 2017 by

  “Feed the hungry,     and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness,     and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon. 11 The Lord will guide you continually,     giving you water when you … Continue reading →

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The Voice

Posted on June 11, 2017 by

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27, NLT Do you hear him? He is always speaking to his own; with many things, some pertaining to guidance, and other issues. He delights in … Continue reading →

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When is Suicide the Solution?

Posted on June 9, 2017 by

There are times, difficult times when we are maneuvered into a place where we start to think that suicide is an answer.  There is a certain mechanism to it, almost an art, which has a limited “air-time.”.  But I have … Continue reading →

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Yield to God

Posted on June 7, 2017 by

 I read a story about a radio exchange that took place some time ago between a U.S. Navy ship and Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland. The Canadians warned the Americans and the conversation went something like this: “Please … Continue reading →

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Battle Scars

Posted on May 9, 2017 by

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 curse … Continue reading →

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