Randy Alcorn wonders why Christians seem so unhappy, and offers thoughts on why this should not be so. There seem to be a lot of outraged Christians around, and they seem to be outraged in mirror to the culture of outrage that permeates public discourse. …I see too many long-faced Christians who seem continuously angry, …

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At Desiring God Con Campbell reminds us that if Jesus can weep before the grave of a friend we shouldn’t be in too much of a rush to make our funerals too happy. From the post: Sometimes our Christian funerals are too happy. Yes, we believe our loved one is with Jesus. Yes, we believe …

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Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 24 Q & A 91 Q What is the duty which God requires of man? A The duty which God requires of man, is obedience to his revealed will.*1 Q & A 92 Q What did God at first reveal unto man as the rule of his obedience? A …

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Ed Welch contrasts the human experience of moving houses with the Christian experience of moving toward an eternal dwelling place: This is our hope—full communion and fellowship with God and with his people in his house. This is what the Spirit uses to bring us through the hardest legs of the journey. The quest is …

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