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God in His providence hasn't called us to watch history, but to shape history by praying in His Name.

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Gospel possession requires gospel proclamation.
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We have the audacity to look God in the face and say, 'No.'
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I am finding deep joy in depending on Christ for the guidance only He can provide as He produces the fruit of gospel in my life.
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But then I realize there is never going to be a day when I stand before God and He looks at me and says, 'I wish you would have kept more for yourself.' I'm confident that God will take care of me.
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God has made a way of salvation for the lost. Not a way, but the way. And this is the good news - the gospel.
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