Author Archives: provref

Christ Has Overcome the World

John 16:33 – I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart;…

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Adoniram Judson and the Glorious Story of the Gospel

In the year 1812, Adoniram Judson left the united States for the nation of Burma, the first American international missionary. Judson worked, sacrificed, suffered, and honored the…

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My 2024 Bible Reading Plan

I believe a major part of Christian discipleship is regular time spent in God’s word. I have also learned about myself that I do best when I…

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Of The Danger of Christian Celebrity

When were you last star-struck? Perhaps you were in a place where a celebrity showed up. Perhaps you stood on a plot of ground where an important…

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Of Draws from the Faith

From the garden to today, followers of God have faced opposition to the faith. Sometimes that opposition comes in the form of hatred and persecution. Sometimes it…

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Of Two Logical Fallacies Becoming Pet Peeves for Me

As society shifts away from rationality, our ability to agree on morality slides into obscurity. Without a little thought about how to think, how to reason, how…

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Of the Danger of Embracing Culture

Are we really so different? Are we really supposed to be? Why cannot the church and the world hold hands and get along? Throughout the age of…

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How do I Explain “Reformed Baptist” to Someone Who Asks?

In last week’s post, I shared a couple of threads of thought regarding what it means to be a Reformed Baptist Church. Hopefully those were helpful for individuals…

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What is a Reformed Baptist Church?

No matter what kind of church one claims to belong to, that label will carry with it definitions and distinctions which make one church different from another.…

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Of Joy or Despair in Ministry Success

Are you a worker in your church? Are you a volunteer? Are you a pastor? Are you one of those who gives his or her all for…

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