Christianity flourishes at the margins, not when it controls. Jared Wilson: Christian mission has always thrived by surging in the margins and under the radar. When we somehow get into positions of power, the wheels always come off. This is pretty much the way it’s always been. I once heard Steve Brown relate this story …

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Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 40 Q & A 161 Q How do the sacraments become effectual means of salvation? A The sacraments become effectual means of salvation, not by any power in themselves, or any virtue derived from the piety or intention of him by whom they are administered, but only by the …

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Philip Ryken takes issue with the oft heard Christian advice ‘God doesn’t give you more than you can handle.’ We Can’t Handle All of Life’s Trouble . . . We will never be ready for all of the troubles that we face in life and I have to say that I disagree with the common …

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