Korah, Dathan, Abiram, and their 250 stooges of reputation were up in arms. The text does not say exactly why, and, for the purposes of this article, it doesn’t really matter. In the course of their complaint they said to Moses and Aaron, Ye take too much upon you. The Hebrew this phrase translates is…
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[T]he dangerous thing about pragmatism is that it does not necessarily reject the truth; it merely renders it subordinate to the desired end. To be precise, pragmatism evaluates means in terms of impact and results; and the implication of this is that even means that are intrinsically true can still be co-opted by pragmatism simply…
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The deadline for signing up for Men’s Retreat is tomorrow. This is our 10th Annual Men’s Retreat, and through the years, we’ve experienced tremendous spiritual growth from these events. Men’s Retreat is a unique time to get away and sharpen your personal walk with the Lord. It’s also a time to be encouraged in your…
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Our next “book-of-the-month” is Wordsmithy: Hot Tips for the Writing Life, written by Douglas Wilson. Despite the title and focus, this book is not for writers alone. The wisdom Wilson offers as he wittily unpacks seven “tips” for writers is of value for everyone; the brevity of the volume means that just about anyone could…
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Things Christians Just Don’t Get To Do “These are all things—just a few of the things—Christians don’t get to do… In every case God has freed us by his gospel to a new and better way of living—a way of love, forgiveness, generosity, encouragement, community, submission, industry, purity, and freedom.” 5 Reasons You Need Fiction…
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There is no better sign of true repentance than a holy antipathy against sin. Sound repentance begins in love to God— and ends in the hatred of sin. How may true hatred of sin be known? When a man’s heart is set against sin. Not only does the tongue protest against sin, but the heart…
DetailsThis quiz is based on the last several weeks of Un•jar•gon•ed. If you get a question wrong, take the time to go back and read the article linked to each quiz question. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop me a line at info@bibledirectionforlife.com.
Hard as it may be for those who know me now to believe, as a child I used to sing specials with my family, both at our own church and around the country when we traveled. From the very beginning it was drilled into me that, when someone complimented me, I was to say, “Praise…
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If there is one fact, or doctrine, or promise in the Bible, which has produced no practical effect upon your temper or conduct, be assured that you do not truly believe it.
Edward Payson, Memoir Volume One, (J. & J.L. Gihon, 1851), 469
Chapter Thirteen—Flattering Enemies and Renewed Trust Though Christian and Hopeful both had moments of weakness, they were not always weak in the same way. Without Hopeful, Christian would have met his end in Doubting Castle; without Christian, Hopeful would have come to grief in the Enchanted Ground. The narrow way is no place for…
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