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Tending the Soul for the Growth of Grace
December 31st, 2020
I am rereading John Owen’s Mortification of Sin for the millionth time (obviously an exaggeration), and I just came across one of my favorite passages. He is in the middle of explaining why putting si... Read More
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Meanwhile, Behind the Scenes
December 10th, 2020
“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.” – Luke 2:1Last night after dinner, with candles lit and the Christmas tree glowing, my family and I read... Read More
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Joy that Made the Mountains
October 6th, 2020
By awesome deeds you answer us with righteousness,O God of our salvation,the hope of all the ends of the earthand of the farthest seas;the one who by his strength established the mountains,being girde... Read More
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Reasons to Rejoice
September 10th, 2020
Dealing with discouragement? Come to the fountain and drink… God is for you (Rom 8:31)Your true citizenship is in heaven (Phil 3:20)God will never forsake you (Psalm 37:28)God has blessed you with eve... Read More
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Encouragement for Sisters in Lockdown
August 19th, 2020
By Jeanine CamachoDear Sisters of the church,You are daily on my mind and heart. I love you and pray for you often, as I know you love and pray for the church as well. During this unique season, all o... Read More
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The Power of the Tongue
August 3rd, 2020
For the Lord’s day sermon on August 2, 2020, I compiled a list of verses describing the power of the tongue for good or for evil. As I considered what Scripture said about this, I was shocked by how g... Read More
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How to Honor Christ when You Disagree with the Government
May 18th, 2020
I recently received an email from a thoughtful, godly member of our church, who has deep disagreements with the shelter in place order and wanted some counsel on how to express this disagreement in a ... Read More
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Why We Are Waiting to Take the Lord's Supper
May 13th, 2020
Among the many questions churches have been forced to consider since the Shelter in Place order, the question of whether or not we should take “virtual” communion together is among the most fascinatin... Read More
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Ebenezer of Grace
April 21st, 2020
A week before the shelter in place order was issued in Santa Clara County, I took a weekend trip with my family to visit Yosemite Valley. For me, the highlight of every Yosemite trip is gazing up at t... Read More
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True Food
April 6th, 2020
You’re wasting precious time to gain
That food which won’t endure
Use all you have so to obtain
That which lasts forever
If it seems to allude you still
Come find out how to get your fill... Read More
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Striving for Righteousness During Lockdown
March 20th, 2020
The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it. –Proverbs 22:3God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the e... Read More
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Husbands: So Now You’re Working From Home…
March 19th, 2020
As I write this blog I’m sitting in my guest room, on a tiny chair, and working from a tiny desk that barely fits my things. Outside the door, one son is yelling at another son and chasing him down th... Read More
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