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Had a great time joining Jeff Zaugg on the DadAwesome podcast to talk exotic pets, parenting, foster care, and the State of Biblical Fatherhood. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad…

His cross is the sweet burden that ever I bare: it is such a burden as wings are to a bird, and sails are to a ship, to carry me forward to my harbour. Rutherford

One of the greatest comforts of heaven: we won't be able to sin. We will confirmed in obedience, like the good angels. No second fall is possible. We need never fear that we shall grieve God again. Simply glorious.

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Pastors, challenge your older people to invest in those younger than them in your church. This generational disciple idea is undeniable in Titus 2. Sadly, it is hard to find in many churches. And yet, it is an overlooked metric of which we should measure church health.

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Brother Pastors is one of my favorite podcasts. You should subscribe.

This kind of thing is happening in thousands of places all over the planet at any given moment, far from any human camera, under the sheer laughter and delight of the Almighty.

Important to recognize these as we self-evaluate.

“Merry Christmas” is a victory cry, raining down upon the serpent and his subordinates who strive to deceive and inspire doubt, a reminder of the crushing weight of Christ’s heel upon his head.

This year to come: - Keep a weekly sabbath - Stay within your limits - Don’t try to control what only God can. - Pursue gospel community. - Let your Bible be your daily guide. - Count your blessings not your complaints. - Rest in God’s grace, - Celebrate Jesus everyday.

We should all resolve to strengthen our marriages this coming year. And I’ve got a great place to start. Join us for this awesome event in just a couple of weeks! Ft. Jared C. Wilson More info and registration at the link: marriagesummit.org

My best dating advice is to be born in the 1980s and get married before 2011. That is what I did and it worked well.

If each spouse says to the other, "I will treat my selfishness as the main problem in the marriage," you have the prospect for great things.