“God said to Adam and Eve, ‘Obey Me about the tree.’ They didn’t so God had to say to Jesus, ‘Obey Me about the tree.’” Jesus obeyed perfectly.
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The Baptism of Sam Houston
There were lots of reasons the famous Texan, Sam Houston, was referred to as “Big Drunk.” He was larger than life, and he was rough around the edges. He was …
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Discipleship
“Discipleship means adherence to the person of Jesus, and therefore submission to the law of Christ which is the law of the cross.”
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Living in a Bowl
Rules. Statutes. Laws. Decrees. Commandments. It doesn’t matter what you call them, most people don’t like them. Many simply view them as constraints in life that keep them from experiencing …
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She Didn’t Cook
Ryan called his mother and excitedly told her that he had just met the woman of his dreams, but wanted her counsel about what to do next. “Send her flowers, …
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Patton’s Game Plan
Tensions were high on June 5, 1944. In a matter of hours, Allied forces would storm the beaches of Normandy and attempt to liberate Europe from the deadly Nazi grip. …
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Why Did You Wait So Long?
Civil war, disease, and poverty were wreaking havoc on those living in China during the 19th Century. Each year millions of men, women, and children died from these terrible living …
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Telemachus Enters the Ring
The gladiatorial fights of the Roman Empire have been immortalized in our culture as tremendous battles between individual combatants, whole troops, and even wild animals. Images of weapon-wielding warriors fill …
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Have you ever heard people complain, “I just can’t seem to hear God when I pray,” or “I’m not sure God speaks to me…or anyone for that matter”? That’s a …
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Halfway Holiness
If honest, many Christians will admit they choose which passages of the Bible to base their lives on…or at the very least, which parts of the Bible are “more important” …