Category Archives: Quotes

Christ Working Through Us

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

We serve the ascended and reigning Christ.  The world may mock our King.  We may disdain his rule by our own sinful rebellion – but the fact is, he reigns.  And we can participate in the spread of his kingdom … Continue reading →

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A Compelling Life

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

What defines a compelling life?  Someone who is available to God and regularly experiences God’s fellowship, presence, and empowerment.  There are no substitutes, no shortcuts.  We are not compelling; on the contrary, we are sinful, often poor imitations of our … Continue reading →

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A Pastor’s Longing

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

One of the great longings of my life is that we at Bethlehem [Baptist Church] would be the sending base of ever-increasing numbers of missionaries to the unreached peoples and that we would send them with ever-increasing effectiveness and ever-increasing faithfulness … Continue reading →

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Missions and Worship

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

Missions is about the worship of Jesus.  The goal of missions is the global worship of Jesus by his redeemed people from every tribe, tongue, and nation.  The outcome of missions is all peoples delighting to praise Jesus.  And the … Continue reading →

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Pride and Honor

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

How often do we expect to be treated in a certain way because of our position, our age, or our knowledge?  How we respond when we are not given the honor that we expect is a good indication of how … Continue reading →

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Pride and Worry

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

I have to remember that whenever I feel buried under care, the real issue is pride and my self-sufficiency.  I must deliberately and specifically cast my cares upon Him and thereby humble myself.   Don’t be mistaken.  God hasn’t gone anywhere.  … Continue reading →

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Pride and Grumbling

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Those who grumble and complain about the circumstances of their lives are manifesting a spirit of pride.  A person who complains about his circumstances does so because he thinks he deserves better.  A humble person, on the other hand, willingly … Continue reading →

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