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When Should We Confess Our Sins to God—and When Should We Confess to Others?

“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” — James 5:16 NLT One of the beautiful privileges of being a follower of Jesus is that we can come directly to God … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Disobedience

“This is what God says: Why do you disobey the Lord’s commands and keep yourselves from prospering? You have abandoned the Lord, and now He has abandoned you!” Disobedience always has a cost. Sometimes we are tempted to think that … Continue reading →

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Where the Spirit of the Lord Is, There Is Freedom

“For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” — 2 Corinthians 3:17 Freedom is something people deeply desire. We want freedom from fear, worry, guilt, addiction, shame, painful memories, and the … Continue reading →

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Be Thankful for the Way God Made You

It seems to be part of human nature to admire what someone else has. The quiet person wishes they were more outgoing. The outgoing person wishes they were more thoughtful. The musician envies the athlete. The athlete envies the scholar. … Continue reading →

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Can You Handle the Truth?

“Have I now become your enemy because I am telling you the truth?”— Galatians 4:16 (NIV) Most of us would say we want to know the truth. We value honesty in our relationships. We appreciate truthful news. We want doctors … Continue reading →

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What Is True Freedom?

“So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” — John 8:36 (NLT) Freedom is one of humanity’s greatest longings. Nations fight for it. People sacrifice for it. Songs celebrate it. We all want to be free. But … Continue reading →

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The Paradoxes of Authentic Christian Living

Learning to Live God’s Upside-Down Life One of my favorite updated quotes from A.W. Tozer is this: “A real Christian is an unusual person. He feels supreme love for One whom he has never seen, talks familiarly every day to … Continue reading →

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25 Reasons Why I’m Proud To Be A Canadian

“He determines the course of world events; He removes kings and sets up other kings.” — Daniel 2:21 Having traveled to more than 70 countries across six continents, I have seen some of the world’s greatest cities, most breathtaking landscapes, … Continue reading →

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Obedience: The Forgotten Path to God’s Best

What the New Testament Teaches About Following Jesus Obedience is not a popular word today. Our culture celebrates independence, self-expression, and doing whatever feels right. Many people assume that Christianity is simply about believing certain truths or attending church occasionally. … Continue reading →

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