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The Remedy of the Word

by Susan Sampson It is an interesting thing to see our own sin. It can be so deeply painful, yet truly it is beautiful evidence of the grace of God in our lives. Without being given eyes to see our sin, we don’t see our Savior either. If we had no sin, we have no […]

Resisting Temptation

by Susan Sampson Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. John Piper said, “There is no moment of your life that is not a moment of temptation–a moment when unbelief and disobedience is not a possibility.” When I heard this statement I thought, “Yes, that is so right, so true,” and then […]

The Spirit Is Willing…

You know sometimes a switch is flipped and God’s truth is given new life, clarity, and power in your life. I had that privilege recently as we sat listening to the week’s lecture. His truth about my identity as a new creation and child of God shot through my performance-based faith and gave me new hope […]