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Watch out that you do not deceive others with intentions like the Bible warns against
Posted on February 4, 2018October 14, 2017 Loving Others

Are You Acting Like a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?

One of the questions we often ask when reading Scripture is “how does this apply?” We’re usually thinking in terms of what the Word means... Read more

Posted on May 27, 2017May 27, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts

Watch for the Bait and Switch

Pauls’ words in Romans 7:15 about struggling with sin nature echo in our ears: “I do not understand what I do. For what I want... Read more

Posted on November 20, 2016 Faith Sin Lies {Series}

Lie 8: Sin Should Be Left In The Dark

(A series on lies sin tells us to tempt us and trick us. Read the whole series here.) We don’t like to look sin in... Read more

Posted on November 14, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Sin Lies {Series}

Lie 7: Sin Is Too Personal To Talk About

(A series on lies sin tells us to tempt us and trick us. Read the whole series here.) We like to keep sin hidden. It’s... Read more

Posted on November 2, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Sin Lies {Series}

Lie 6: Some Sin Doesn’t Count

(A series on lies sin tells us to tempt us and trick us. Read the whole series here.) We like to restrict God’s definition of... Read more

Posted on October 23, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ Sin Lies {Series}

Lie 4: Sin Can Be Conquered by Effort

(A series on lies sin tells us to tempt us and trick us. Submit by October 30th if you want to be featured in a... Read more

Posted on October 13, 2016 Faith Growing in Christ Loving Others Sin Lies {Series}

Lie 3: Sin Defines You

(A series on lies sin tells us to tempt us and trick us. Join me in exposing sin’s lies to God’s Word in this 8... Read more

Posted on October 10, 2016 Faith Growing in Christ Loving Others Sin Lies {Series}

Lie 2: Your Sin is Special

(A series on lies sin tells us to tempt us and trick us. Join me in exposing sin’s lies to God’s Word in this 8... Read more

Posted on October 3, 2016 Faith Growing in Christ Sin Lies {Series}

Lie 1: Sin Doesn’t Matter That Much

(A series on lies sin tells us to tempt us and trick us. Join me in exposing sin’s lies to God’s Word in this 8... Read more

Posted on September 5, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ

But I Feel…

I can’t seem to say the words without closing my eyes. “But I feel” …like there is no good option. Then, eyes opened too wide,... Read more

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