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Don't try so hard to be hip. When the Church finds out what is cool, it is not cool anymore.

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Kevin DeYoung
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: January 1
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I'm pretty sure most of us would be more fulfilled if we didn't fixate on fulfillment quite so much.
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God is still here, God is still real, and God has not gone anywhere, even if you have.
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Am I trying to do good or to make myself look good?
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The seed of God's Word won't grow to fruitfulness without pruning for rest, quiet, and calm
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We are not called to bring a broken planet back to its created glory. But we are to call broken people back to their creator.
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Biblical wisdom means living a disciplined and prudent life in the fear of the Lord
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There is no way to work your way to God. There is no way to climb up to heaven. There is only one way, and that is through Christ.
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Perhaps God brought you into this mess so that he can bring you out of it for his glory.
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All paths lead to God, but only one path will present you before God without fault and with great joy. Pick a path, any path—it will take you to God. Trust me: you will stand before Him one day. You will meet your Maker. You will see the face of Christ. There are many ways up the mountain, but only one will result in life instead of destruction.
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The secret of the gospel is that we actually do more when we hear less about all we need to do for God and hear more about all that God has already done for us.
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The goal of a church is not to have a bigger building or budget but to see the word of God increase and disciples multiply
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You will never see the preciousness of a Savior, if you do not see the reality of your sin.
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God did not send a concept, an idea, or a virtue. He sent his Son. Follow the God of love, not love as your god.
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You'll never be a mature Christian until you understand that God remembers his promises and forgets your sins.
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The reason for your entire salvation, the design behind your deliverance, the purpose for which God chose you in the first place is holiness.
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Don't follow those who can talk a big game about their amazing faith in Christ. Follow people who are actually following Christ.
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The world provides no cheerleaders on the pathway to godliness.
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Christianity loses its scriptural fidelity and internal power when it no longer affirms both sola fide and the necessity of obedience.
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To start the day without prayer is to suggest the devil is feeble, God is irrelevant, and we can handle things on our own.
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If you think God has promised this world will be a five-star hotel, you will be miserable as you live through the normal struggles of life. But if you remember that God promised we would be pilgrims and this world may feel more like a desert or even a prison, you might find your life surprisingly happy.
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