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Confession: Penitential Psalms

There are many different types of psalms — psalms of praise, thanksgiving, lament, for example. Several psalms have been designated as “penitential psalms” because of the emphasis on confession and repentance. Below are a few excerpts from these psalms. May … Continue reading

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Good Habits = Long Term Results

This year has been a year of learning discipline for me. Let me explain. At our church, I started a year-long study of the New Testament called “Mayfair Project 3:45”. The idea is simple: it takes, on average, about three … Continue reading

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Live Like Jesus, Love Like Jesus

Last Sunday night, one of our elders, Denton Kimbrough, led a prayer in our worship assembly and he used a phrase that immediately struck me. He prayed: Lord, help us to live like Jesus…and help us to love like Jesus. … Continue reading

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