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For Disciples of Christ There Are No Random Acts Of Kindness, Only Acts Of Greater and Greater Preparation Leading To The Cross

I am hoping against hope that the California megachurch that “decided to shower its community with gifts of love and service for 25 days” this Christmas is spending January helping each participant debrief the experience and think individually about what … Continue reading

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How To Ransom Captives: Petition God, Proclaim The Gospel To Captors

As I sat down to write this final post for our month-long focus on the Work of Mercy of ransoming  captives, I just received the report that one of our Seoul USA extended family members–the mother of one of our … Continue reading

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Plan: The Holy Spirit Does Not Mistake Our Lack Of Preparation For Sanctification

Perhaps the Holy Spirit was the one that inspired the t-shirt that reads Failure to plan on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part. What brings that thought to mind for me is the growing number of … Continue reading

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