Kevin DeYoung
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When Does Bible Devotion and Prayer Become Legalism?
If we think our daily study and prayer time is what makes us right with God, we can quickly find ourselves in counter-productive legalistic territory....Tuesday, June 4, 2019
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What Does It Really Mean to Take the Lord’s Name in Vain?
So what exactly is forbidden by the third commandment? The word vain (as it’s rendered in the ESV) can mean “empty,” “nothing,” “worthless,” or “to no good purpose.”Thursday, November 8, 2018
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10 Things You Should Know about the Ten Commandments
Exodus 20:1–2 introduces one of the most famous sections in the Bible—indeed, one of the most important pieces of religious literature in the whole world—the Ten Commandments. Oddly enough, they...Thursday, November 1, 2018
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7 Reasons Prayer Meetings Fail
It wasn’t too long ago that most churches included a prayer meeting as a part of their weekly rhythm. Maybe this was Sunday night or Wednesday evening or early one morning before the sun came up. ...Tuesday, March 27, 2018
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The Missing Word in Our Modern Gospel
Too much “gospel” preaching sounds like a slightly spiritualized version of that old Christina Aguilera song.Tuesday, February 20, 2018
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A Plea to Pastors: Don't Cancel Church on Christmas
Why would we cancel church on Sunday just because that Sunday is extra-special?Wednesday, December 6, 2017
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God Keeps His Promises
Once upon a time, there lived a man and a woman in the garden Paradise, where they were terrifically happy. Their names were Adam and Eve, and God made them.Tuesday, September 26, 2017
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Protestant and Catholic: What's the Difference?
Until fairly recently, Protestants and Catholics in this country were, if not enemies, then certainly players on opposing teams.Tuesday, September 19, 2017
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Who are 'The Least of These'?
Matthew 25 is about social justice in the sense that it is about caring for the needy. But the needy in view are fellow Christians, especially those who depend on our hospitality and generosity for...Tuesday, March 21, 2017
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3 Things We Must Believe about God's Word
Like the psalmist, we can trust in the word, knowing that it is altogether true.Wednesday, February 22, 2017
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9 Myths Surrounding Abortion Rights and Roe v. Wade
With patient instruction, moral courage, generous hearts, care for women in crisis, and a little political resolve, the worst effects of Roe can be mitigated and the lives of many unborn Americans...Thursday, January 19, 2017
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9 Myths about Abortion Rights and Roe v. Wade
Forty-three years ago, the Supreme Court concluded that a woman’s constitutional right to privacy included a right to terminate her pregnancy.Thursday, January 19, 2017
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10 Ways to be a Christian this Christmas
Whether you love the holiday season or just wish it were over, God still calls us to act Christianly this Christmas. Here are 10 ways to do just that.Thursday, December 15, 2016
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Who was St. Nicholas?
How should Christians relate to the traditions of Santa Claus?Wednesday, December 7, 2016
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Should Christians Feel Guilty All the Time?
I’m convinced most serious Christians live their lives with an almost constant low-level sense of guilt.Monday, October 24, 2016
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Seeking Clarity in This Confusing Election Season: 10 Thoughts
Someone may think Trump is a lecherous oaf, but still conclude that his policies and judicial appointments have a better chance of being good for the nation.Friday, October 14, 2016
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What Does the Bible Say about Transgenderism?
In short, the Bible teaches that God made us male or female.Thursday, September 15, 2016
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17 Lessons Learned from John Calvin's Biography
Monday, April 4, 2011