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Jeff Crippen, Pastor | Tillamook, Oregon
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 This Psalm is one of my favorites because I so identify with Asaph. It looks like evil people are getting away with it. Worse, they appear to be prospering while the righteous suffer. Where is the Lord in this? We are tempted to sin by doubting the... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ] |
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Luke records the following remarkable encounter between the kingdom of darkness and the kingdom of Light. Acts 16:16-22 ESV As we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit of divination and brought her owners... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ] |
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This post is just a compilation of quotes from Bible commentaries on Matthew 7:6. It needs no further explanation from me, as I’m sure our reader can draw their own conclusions and applications. My only thoughts are that since so may... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ] |
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Just as Moses, Abraham, and Boaz were pictures of the Christ to come – so too is the Abuser a picture of the devil. Because the Abuser is a very pure form of sin and evil, he is a photograph of the face of Satan. How many survivors can remember... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ] |
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Note: This is a repost from my SongBlog that I thought abuse survivors might find encouraging. Hallmark Christianity — it’s everywhere from billboards, mailers, Christian music, to the pews (or chairs!) on Sunday morning. If you would ask an... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ] |
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This is an informational post to let you know that Jeff S and his band, “Steady On” are going to be playing an online concert tomorrow night at 8:00 EDT. The cost is $5 and you watch in your pajamas! The last concert was wonderful and... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ] |
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One of our readers, Hislovejoy, sent us this request: I really appreciate Dr. George Simon’s work (and wish the friends my ex has turned against me would read and understand it all). I love his distinction between “neurotics” and a... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ] |
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Rachel Miller, who writes the blog A Daughter of the Reformation has reviewed Jeff Crippens’ book. Here is her review where you can submit comments. Some survivors and supporters are speaking up in the thread; it would be great if some of our... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ] |
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Parents who’ve managed to extricate themselves from an abusive relationship often wonder what they need to do to ensure that their children will survive the ordeal in an emotionally healthy manner and not go on to repeat the irresponsible behaviors... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ] |
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I have been studying the themes set out in Genesis 1-3 and tracking them right on through the Bible. Adam and Eve were to be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth with the image-bearers of God. They didn’t of course, but Christ –... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ] |
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