Paul Tripp

Paul Tripp

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  • Why Would You Say Yes?

    Why Would You Say Yes?

    Like Noah, we're called to give our lives in service to the Lord.

  • The Worst Job Description Ever

    The Worst Job Description Ever

    Have you ever held a job that you absolutely dreaded going to? Has there ever been a certain task that you had to complete as part of that job that made you want to resign?

  • No Such Thing as Chance

    No Such Thing as Chance

    Let's be honest: We don't actually trust in the sovereignty of God as much as we say we do. Phrases such as "it was a coincidence" or "as fate would have it" easily fall from our lips.

  • Should Parents Lay Down the Law or Give Grace? (Video)

    Should Parents Lay Down the Law or Give Grace? (Video)

    I have parents who talk to me all the time about their struggle with the question, "When should I enforce law and when should I give grace?"

  • 4 Characteristics of Gospel Love

    4 Characteristics of Gospel Love

    I've been uploading some sermons from 1st Peter to my website, and I wanted to use this Article as an opportunity to reflect upon one verse that I find incredibly challenging.

  • The Basics of Christianity

    The Basics of Christianity

    The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines faith as a "strong belief or trust in someone or something." The Bible defines faith as "the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1) Isn't it interesting how both of those definitions don't reference God in their initial description of what faith is or what faith does?

  • Quick to Judge and How God May Change That Flaw

    Quick to Judge and How God May Change That Flaw

    So the next time you experience a hard moment, tell yourself this: "these moments are not just for my own growth in grace, but for my calling to be a tool of that same grace in the life of a fellow sufferer."

  • True Love Doesn't Look Like These 7 Things

    True Love Doesn't Look Like These 7 Things

    Well, there are an awful lot of things that we call love that don't rise to the level of what love is and what love does.

  • I'm Tired of Hearing Boring Sermons

    I'm Tired of Hearing Boring Sermons

    What I'm about to write will probably get me into trouble: I'm deeply persuaded that there's entirely too much mediocrity in the church of Jesus Christ when it comes to pastors preparing and delivering their sermons.

  • Have You Ever Been Disappointed With God for Not Judging?

    Have You Ever Been Disappointed With God for Not Judging?

    In today's devotional, I want to look at a deeper level of disappointment. Just like we have been doing for the past several weeks, we're going to use our dear friend Jonah as a case study.