Dan Delzell

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  Dec 24, 2013

  God Would Love You to Know Him

  When you came into this world, you were born in God's neighborhood. You can only get into His family, however, by being born again into it. (see John 3:1-16) Your first birth was physical. The second birth is spiritual. Many people live and die without ever being born a second time. They live and die without ever knowing God.

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  Dec 20, 2013

  Phil Robertson's Proof Passage and Judging Others

  A separate issue is the way in which Phil described his theological beliefs when asked about "sin." Many of us would have framed it differently, and worded it differently. But the general message Phil seemed to want to get across is that the Bible does indeed present a path of righteousness which leads to heaven, and a path of deliberate sinfulness which prevents a person from "inheriting the kingdom of God."

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  Dec 12, 2013

  Salvation Without Good Works Is an Oxymoron

  When people talk about "good works" in the context of religion, we generally tend to assume that man does these works by his own ability and power. But that is an incorrect understanding of what the Bible means by "good" works. In the Christian life, every "good" work is done by the grace of God. Therefore, the credit goes to God. He produces many good things through His children.

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  Dec 10, 2013

  Where Is Your Dominant Desire Leading You?

  Like everyone in the world, you are on a journey through life. Round and round it goes, where it stops only the Lord knows. Well, the Lord knows and you probably have a pretty good idea yourself.

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  Dec 5, 2013

  How Does God Juggle So Many Prayers?

  So you consider yourself to be a multitasker do you? Well try this on for size. God has millions of prayers coming before Him at any given moment. How in the world does He hear each one and answer them all? It is a mind-boggling concept.

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  Dec 3, 2013

  Self-Confidence and Self-Criticism Are Naughty Twins

  Just the mention of "self-confidence" can stir an assortment of emotions. It sounds so essential to well-being, doesn't it? Who wouldn't want more self-confidence in his or her life? Actually, quite a few people. Let me explain.

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  Dec 1, 2013

  Paul Walker's Tragic Car Crash in 3D

  In Hollywood, good guys don't typically die at the end of the movie. In real life, good guys and bad guys all die at the end of their time on earth. Movie star Paul Walker certainly seemed to be one of the good guys.

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  Nov 29, 2013

  The Sin of Unbelief Robs You Blind

  I suppose we have all been in situations where we didn't even know what we didn't know. In other words, we were blind to our need for a change even though others around us may have recognized our plight.

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  Nov 26, 2013

  Christians Are Skeptics of a Different Kind

  If you are under the impression that a person cannot be both a Christian and a skeptic, you need to rethink your position. The truth is that most Christians are skeptics, albeit of a different kind than people typically associate with that word.

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  Nov 21, 2013

  Heaven Is 1000 Times Better Than Expected

  The number 1000 is a number of "completion" and "perfection" in the Bible. And what could be more perfect than paradise, right? You literally cannot imagine how utterly incredible heaven will be for all who go there. It is impossible to comprehend without being there. Simply impossible.