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Stephen Altrogge
Stephen Altrogge is a writer who lives in Tallahassee, Florida. He’s married to Jen and has three little girls. You can find him on Twitter and Facebook.
Find out more when you visit his blog, The Blazing Center.
Pastor, Sovereign Grace Church of Indiana, PA
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6 Ways the Bible Tells Us What Church Should Look Like
To claim that the Bible doesn’t tell us what church should look like allows a person to substitute his own preferences for the clear teaching of scripture. So what does the Bible have to say about...Saturday, August 28, 2021
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4 Rules to Simplify Christian Dating
When we place our practices above Biblical principles, it’s a recipe for disaster. I want to suggest that we can make this whole dating thing a lot simpler and less confusing by simply holding fast...Tuesday, October 23, 2018
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Do I Want My Wife to Be a Proverbs 31 Woman? Sorta
Husbands, listen up: if you are using Proverbs 31 as a diagnostic godliness checklist for your wife, you are misusing the passage and hurting your wife.Saturday, September 29, 2018
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5 Reasons God's Grace Is Sufficient for You Even in the Darkness
Why does God say, “My grace is sufficient for you?”And what does it mean that God’s power is made perfect in weakness?Ponder, for a moment, all the ways God displays his power. He controls the...Thursday, August 23, 2018
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I Am Not My Enneagram
But reading this description doesn’t discourage me. Why? Because personality tests leave out one critical element: the power of the Holy Spirit working in my life. I am a child of God, united...Thursday, August 16, 2018
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Yes, Things Are Falling Apart, But Don't Panic. Here's Why...
It’s been a rough couple months. The shootings in Parkland and Vegas. The ongoing political vitriol constantly spewed by both sides. Constant reminders of the racism that so many people experience...Thursday, March 29, 2018
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40 Books Every Christian Should Read
I believe that reading books written by other, wiser Christians is one of the most effective ways to grow as a Christian. But with millions of books available and thousands more being written every...Tuesday, May 2, 2017
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Can a Christian Cuss for the Glory of God?
What place, if any, does strong language have in Christian art? It’s an important question that deserves some deep thinking.Monday, December 26, 2016
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Children’s Bible + Faithful Discipline Does NOT Equal Salvation
I did grow up in church and have seen many of my friends leave the church, so I may have a bit of insight into the question. I’ve seen friends get hooked on heroin, get entangled in sexual affairs,...Wednesday, November 9, 2016
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3 Phrases about the Bible that Should Make You Very Suspicious
If we don’t we don’t test our ideas against God’s word and church history we are in danger of letting our theology be shaped by current events and ideas rather than the clear, unshakable Word of...Wednesday, June 29, 2016
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3 Words Which Absolutely Destroy Worry
Worry is the act of imagining a future without God. But Psalm 18:46 provides three words which destroy worry and fuel faith...Wednesday, April 20, 2016
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The Danger of Turning a Good Thing into a Moral Thing
All of us have a tendency to take something that is good, at least in our opinion, and add moral weight to it.Monday, April 18, 2016
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Let Your Light Shine Before...Facebook?
We post every little thing on social media, forgetting that God rewards those good works that are done in secret...Friday, April 8, 2016
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Well, You Could Give Up, Or You Could Do This…
Behind door number one: give up. Let despair, anger, and unbelief wash over you like an acidic shower, eating away at your faith. Start calling yourself a “realist.” Allow cynicism to have its way...Friday, January 29, 2016
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Does God Like Making You Suffer?
I know in my head that God works all things for good, and that I am supposed to rejoice always. But deep down, I suspect God somehow enjoys seeing me suffer.Thursday, September 17, 2015
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Are You Really Interpreting the Bible Literally?
So what does it mean to truly interpret the Bible literally? How can we be sure that our “literal” interpretation of the Bible isn’t actually a theological hack job? Here are some simple questions...Tuesday, September 15, 2015
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Maybe We Should Stop Encouraging People to Get out of Their Comfort Zones
There are some things in scripture that are crystal clear. God must be worshiped. Fellowship is a necessity. Evangelism must take place. These are non-negotiable principles. Every Christian must do...Wednesday, August 5, 2015
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What is This World Coming To? Exactly What Jesus Said it Would
Every so often I hear someone say in despair, “What is this world coming to?” This kind of comment usually comes in response to a doomsday report of some kind. But we shouldn’t be shocked or...Tuesday, August 4, 2015