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Fear the God Who Forgives
Consider the words of Psalm 130:3-4. 3 If you, O LORD, should mark Iniquities, O LORD, who could stand? 4 But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared. Three important truths stand out in this short passage:...
Grieving the Death of a Believer with Unique Christian Hope
You may be grieving the death of a fellow believer who was close to you. It might be a dear family member or cherished friend. Whether in the distant past or more recently, they passed away, and you began the natural grieving process. God does not...
The John and Betty Stam Way: Faith in God Leads to Stories About God
Has God answered prayer in your life recently? Do you have any specific stories to tell about God’s faithfulness? And be honest: do you almost always take the “safe” option in life? John and Betty Stam served with China Inland Mission (founded by Hudson Taylor in...
What If I Sin Again?
“I felt like a load of guilt just left me,” reported a friend who had just come to Christ in the hospital chapel. He had gone there in confusion and anguish over his wife’s illness, but also because of his wife’s pleas. He didn’t know what...
Christ’s Resurrection: The Dawning of the New Creation
Two ladies named Mary went to Jesus’ tomb early Sunday morning (Matthew 28:1). They weren’t expecting to see a risen Jesus, but to anoint his dead body with spices. First, they would have to figure out how to get that giant stone rolled away from the...