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Love Each Other Deeply

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins” (1 Peter 4:8). This is not saying that love overlooks sin. Love sees sin, [...]

Principles of War: Obedience, part 3 of 3

Is there an upper limit to obedience in the Christian life? Is there a “danger above and beyond the call of duty”? Can we volunteer beyond the highest [...]

Principles of War: Obedience, part 2 of 3

  There is a wonderful example in the New Testament of the enemy’s challenge and the proper response: Acts 4:17–31. The apostles’ response was first according to God’s [...]