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Transformation: This is Paul’s promise in Romans 12:1-2 to those who would “renew their minds.” As we change the way we think, we will change the way we behave. As we begin thinking like Christ, we will begin acting like Christ.
So where do we begin in our discussion of renewing the mind? [...]
In the fight against sin, the Christian is often advised to “renew the mind.” This phrase is borrowed from the language of the apostle Paul:
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good [...]
I originally wrote this post as a guest blogger on ForcedExile.com. Special thanks to Erin for asking me to write it.
Of course porn is literally a four-letter word. But the expression “four-letter word” has been used in the last century to refer to words that are vulgar, obscene, and sexually explicit. For many years “porn” [...]
I spend a good portion of my day reading thoughts from people who are caught in habitual sin. Many can’t seem to break free from the grip of pornography. Others wouldn’t call themselves “addicts,” but they are faced with the temptation to view porn on a regular basis: it is a real struggle for them.
Where [...]
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The following is a guest post by Erik Raymond. Erik currently pastors the new south campus of the Omaha Bible Church, a ministry “aiming to establish a gospel-centered, cross-boasting, expository preaching ministry” in his county. Erik was born and raised in Massachusetts and moved to Omaha, Nebraska in 1995 (while serving in [...]
The following is a guest post by Erik Raymond. Erik currently pastoring the new south campus of the Omaha Bible Church, a ministry “aiming to establish a gospel-centered, cross-boasting, expository preaching ministry” in his county. Erik was born and raised in Massachusetts and moved to Omaha, Nebraska, while in the Air Force in 1995. Erik [...]
At the 2004 Desiring God National Conference, the theme was “Sex and the Supremacy of Christ.” I recently posted a review of a book of the same title which was based on the messages given at this conference. Some of you aren’t avid readers yet, so I wanted to pass along recordings of some of [...]
“Sex has become the religion
of the most civilized portions of the earth.
The orgasm has replaced the Cross
as the focus of longing and the image of fulfillment.”
- Malcolm Muggeridge
A while back (on Good Friday) I began posting a series about the crucifixion of Jesus. I titled them “A Message for Those Struggling with Pornography.” I [...]
In many men’s small group situations there may be a hesitancy to open up on a deeper level with one another, especially when it comes to confessing sexual sin. Anxiety and fear are often the hurdles which keep men from giving and receiving honest and helpful feedback. Many men don’t speak freely, even with people [...]
“How blessed are the people who know the teruwah!
O Lord, they walk in the light of Your countenance.
In Your name they rejoice all the day,
and by Your righteousness they are exalted.”
(Psalm 89:15-16)
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The word “teruwah” is a Hebrew term that refers to a loud battle cry or a festal shout. Some translations [...]
