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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Scotty Smith provides these words, an encouragement as Jesus’ people prepare to gather in worship tomorrow: Heavenly Father, drive the good news of these Scriptures deep, deep, deep into our hearts, for shame has marked and marred many of us. Heal and free us, by the power and truth of the gospel. “Fear not, for …

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Ray Ortlund explores the practical outworking of being reconciled to God on our personal relationships: An excerpt: Let’s ask ourselves some hard questions: Who are we keeping our distance from? Who are we avoiding? Who are we hoping we won’t run into around town? Whose presence makes us feel awkward because of some painful history? …

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Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 28 Q & A 107 Q Which is the second commandment? A The second commandment is, ‘You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under …

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