Author: Bogdan Kipko
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Why Celebrities Are Not Real People
Celebrities are not real people. The sooner you are able to understand this, the less idolatry you will commit in your life. They are not real people because they don’t live in a real world. The problem is that the mass media positions them as real people. They show their lives in magazines. They display…
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Three Quick Tips On How To Remain Teachable
No matter how smart we think we are or how many degrees we have obtained, we need to remain teachable. We need to remain a people who are open to instruction, able to accept criticism and willing to change that what is broken. This is not something that will happen over-night. But, if you begin…
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The Difficult Dilemma Of The “Downer-Dude” And A Healthy Solution
What type of reaction do you see from people when you walk into their presence? Have you ever thought about that? What type ambiance do you create with your presence? Is it pleasurable? Is it barely palatable? Can people not get enough of you? Can people barely stand you? Do you light up the room…
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A Word Of Encouragement For The Weary And Weathered
I do not know what your current season of life looks like. But God does. And this is what matters most. God specifically is aware of your season because he strategically put you in it for the time being. I know that sometimes, we are ready for the season to change. However, the season is…
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Three Reasons Why You Are A Fool
The irony behind our acceptance of correction is this: We agree that we are totally depraved. We agree that if it were not for the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus, we all would have no hope and on a highway to hell. Some even talk about their depravity with a hint of boasting. What…
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How To Be A Fascinating Fanatic
This post originally appeared almost three months ago here on the blog. I believe it is still just as relevant today. My goal is for it to gain some much-needed traction and conversation. Enjoy 🙂 In our culture, it is completely normal to be a fanatic about everything but your faith. I am not talking…
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I Need Your Help: Please Answer These Two Questions
Thank you for coming to read the posts here on the blog and interacting with the content — I really appreciate it. Right now, I am preparing to preach on the book of James. Specifically, I am studying from a biblical perspective what the topic of wisdom is all about. The specific passage that I…
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The Difference Between Me And Jesus
Have you ever had so many things going so well for you but yet you still experienced anxiety? This is the insane aspect of our fallen nature. We are far too easily displeased and never fully content. This is something that I am constantly battling with every single day. I am putting in grace-empowered into…
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Three Things That Happen When You Have A Resolved Faith
Is faith all about results? No. Are results a natural yield of an authentic faith? I would say yes. So, what kind of results does a resolved faith produce? Today I would like to explore with you what results flow from a resolved faith. Here are three results that are produced by a faith that is resolved…
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Five Foolish Mistakes Single Guys Make
The post below undoubtedly applies to both guys and girls. I am just writing it from a guy perspective. So when you read it, just change the gender when needed to make it more applicable to your situation. Before I start telling you what you are doing wrong, let me first say that I know…