Author Archives: mike ruel
How Important Is Joy?
Well…the Bible says it’s really important… Isaiah 64:5b says this: You meet him who joyfully works righteousness, those who remember you in your ways. Behold, you were angry, and we sinned; in our sins we have been a long … Continue reading
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The Opposite of Contentment
I got this from Challies today, and again…didn’t want to lose it. Here is the direct link to the post: http://www.challies.com/quotes/8-things-contentment-opposes 8 Things Contentment Opposes Jeremiah Burrough’s The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment is one of the most important and … Continue reading
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Josh Hamilton
Really good blog on Josh Hamilton…quite a story. I didn’t want to lose track of this so I’m keeping a nice safe copy on my blog…and of course passing it along for anyone who wants. http://matthewhoskinson.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/josh-hamiltons-nine-great-minutes/
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Don’t stall the work of the Gospel
Philippians 1:3-11 is a great prayer of Paul to the church at Philippi, where he prays that the love would be abounding more and more…specifically with knowledge and all discernment. Why? So that they can approve what is excellent. Why? … Continue reading
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Grace and Peace
Grace and peace. We sometimes fly right over those words when we read the Bible. Paul uses them a lot in his writings. Today I started reading Galatians and had the good thought to read Luther’s commentary on it while … Continue reading
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What does the resurrection of Jesus mean
What does the resurrection of Jesus mean to you? GPBC Easter Video posted:#gospel
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Coffee Cup Verse of the Day
We have all seen them. The short quippy Bible verses, usually ripped out of context and pasted on coffee mugs (or T-Shirts, bumper stickers, or plaques…). Let me throw my cards on the table straight up…I hate ‘em. OK, sorry … Continue reading
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The torn veil – separation revmoved
In Exodus 26, God gives specific (very specific) instructions to Moses for the tabernacle tent, one of which is the veil that separates the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place where only the priest can go, and only … Continue reading
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Hope-o-meter
One of the biggest things that biblical counselors try to do by God’s grace is impart hope. Not of ourselves, but hope in a person – Jesus Christ. I will frequently ask people “How is your hope-o-meter?” Yes, it’s kind … Continue reading
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Why the 10 Commandments?
Did you ever notice that Charlton Heston kinda looks like Ben Stiller? Oh well…I digress. This morning’s yearly reading plan had me smack in the middle of the giving of the Ten Commandments, in Exodus 20. You know: Do … Continue reading
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