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Are You Living Like a Functional Gospel Amnesiac?

article March 26, 2021

“For a believer, nothing in his or her life is unchanged by the gospel. If you look at life from the vantage point of the present benefits of the person, work, presence, and promises of the Lord Jesus Christ, nothing in your life looks the same.”

Beware the Temptation to Be a Pharisee on Social Media

article March 19, 2021

In this article, Daniel Darling addresses a temptation we as believers can often face on social media: “I’m a good person. I’m on the right side of all the right issues. And I’m here to publicly declare this to those not as good as me.”

Is Shame Always a Bad Thing?

article March 12, 2021

There is a difference between initial guilt feelings/shame that is the conviction of the Holy Spirit (who is the convicter and comforter) versus residual and accusatory guilt/shame after confession and forgiveness that’s from Satan, the accuser.

Answers to Recent Questions Sent by Readers: Devotions for Married Couples, Angels, Near Death Experiences, and More

article March 5, 2021

Today's blog is a combination of answers to questions I’ve received lately on my Facebook page or through emails. Because I can't possibly respond to every question that comes in, our great EPM staff help me out with their responses to many of them. (I wish I could reply to more of the questions and letters I receive. Maybe on the New Earth!)

Six Considerations Before You Share on Social Media

article February 26, 2021

God says, “The tongue has the power of life and death” (Proverbs 18:21). Take a look through your Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter feed, and you’ll see that we as God’s people need discipleship to develop more godly technology habits. That’s why I so appreciated an episode of Ask Pastor John titled, “Before You Tweet Criticism: Six Considerations.”

Is Sin Inevitable in the Christian Life?

article January 18, 2021

Scripture says we will sin and that we shouldn’t deny but should confess our sin, and celebrate the daily cleansing work of Jesus our Advocate. It also says the Bible is given to us not to make us sinless yet, but to help us sin less, to be sanctified now, anticipating the day we will be glorified and forever sinless.

Recognizing and Wisely Handling Our Emotions, and Submitting to God’s Truth

article January 15, 2021

Every person is an emotional being, yet some Christians have been taught that strong emotions are categorically sinful and therefore unacceptable. In and of themselves emotions are neither good nor bad, they simply are. Questions of right and wrong relate to how we handle our emotions.

The Business I Work for Is Considering a Multilevel Marketing Model. What Is Your Advice?

article January 13, 2021

To me the key is selling a product on its own merits and seeing people as customers rather than those who can make you money by selling for you or under you. 

What Resources Do You Recommend about Just War Theory?

article January 12, 2021

Here are several articles from trustworthy sources, and also a couple of books recommended by Desiring God. 

See God’s Sovereignty in the Interruptions to Your Day

article January 11, 2021

It’s not always easy to see the interruptions in our days as God’s sovereign plan for us, but if we don’t view them that way, we’ll end up frustrated and annoyed instead of useful and grateful. We’ll resent people for interrupting us, rather than looking for divine appointments.