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LTMFS Part 31: Theology and Relationships

May 19, 2015 Matt 1 Comment

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16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: What an emotionally and spiritually exhausting night! I was talking to Mom and Dad about a Sunday School lesson I was thinking of teaching, and I mentioned how in the book, The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges, he says, … [Read more...]

Letters bible, holy, muslim, prayer, relationship, sin, theology

LTMFS Part 30: Self Esteem and Faith

May 17, 2015 Matt Leave a Comment

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16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: Why do I always procrastinate my prayer time? Am I afraid the Holy Spirit will convict me about something? Yes, admitting my wrongs to Jesus can be unpleasant, but I always rejoice in God’s grace afterward. Then why? The only … [Read more...]

Letters belief, bible, faith, hell, prayer, religion, self image

LTMFS Part 29: Judging and Believing

May 10, 2015 Matt Leave a Comment

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16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: I just got back from outreach. There was no one there. I guess the pastor was sick and there were no visitors yesterday, anyway. That's not right. I fear the people at church don’t have passion for outreach. My brother has a … [Read more...]

Letters belief, faith, judging, money, outreach, self righteous, y2k

LTMFS Part 28: Prayer and Justice

May 4, 2015 Matt 2 Comments

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16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: There was an F-5 tornado in OK city last night along with a bunch of other tornadoes north of there and through Kansas. Dozens of people have died and hundreds of homes have been destroyed. It’s awful! We've been praying for the … [Read more...]

Letters blessings, death, justice, pray, prayer, praying

LTMFS Part 27: Signs and Decisions

May 3, 2015 Matt Leave a Comment

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16 years ago today, I wrote this in my journal: I got a tour of the Voice Of The Martyrs office in Bartlesville. A girl named Christine from my Bible study class volunteers there almost everyday, and she arranged for me and another guy to get a tour. It was really interesting. … [Read more...]

Letters courting, feelings, marriage, relationships, romance, signs

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