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Tides of Affection

Posted by Jesse Pingenot in Student

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven (Ecc. 3:1) An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels…. Her husband is known in the gates when he sits among the elders of the land (Prov 31:10, 23). Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but you?…

Looking Back

Posted by Jesse Pingenot in Student

Put yourself in this situation: You are about 15 years old. You are also the oldest of your father’s two children. One day, your father kicks you and your mother, to whom you are very close, out of the family. He does this because he is favoring your stepmother—who has always had something against you—and her son, your half-brother, who is now about 2. And not only does he kick you out of the family, but he gives you a…

Share in Christ

Posted by Jesse Pingenot in Student

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing (John 15:5). But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in…