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The gospel frees us from all our past sins, but some Christians do not know how to be released from their past actions. The long-term guilt can be deadly to their souls, as well as their current relationships. That's what happened to Mable. Read Here: https://rickthomas.net/i-had-sex-as-a-teen-will-god-forgive-me/ Will you help us so we can continue to provide free content to the world? You can become a supporting member here rickthomas.net/recurring-membership/ Or you can make a one-time or recurring donation(s) here rickthomas.net/donations/

How you think about others will determine the quality of the soul care that you will provide to them. One of the most important keys to remember when it comes to discipleship is that all your care falls within the parameters of speck fishing. Read Here: https://rickthomas.net/all-your-soul-care-activity-is-speck-fishing/ Will you help us so we can continue to provide free content to the world? You can become a supporting member here rickthomas.net/recurring-membership/ Or you can make a one-time or recurring donation(s) here rickthomas.net/donations/

This story is one of the lowlights of my Christian life as I tried to impose my self-righteous standards on a cigarette smoking man who did not know Jesus. Read Here: https://rickthomas.net/cigarettes-jesus-and-my-self-righteous-soul/ Will you help us so we can continue to provide free content to the world? You can become a supporting member here rickthomas.net/recurring-membership/ Or you can make a one-time or recurring donation(s) here rickthomas.net/donations/

It is easy to become turned upside down and not able to get up again. David has an answer for the discouraged soul but it comes with work and a good friend. Read Here: https://rickthomas.net/what-to-do-when-your-life-is-turned-upside-down/ Will you help us so we can continue to provide free content to the world? You can become a supporting member here rickthomas.net/recurring-membership/ Or you can make a one-time or recurring donation(s) here rickthomas.net/donations/

Often times people who experience the sin of others react by sinning in response to what happened to them. Many of these "victims of sin" do not come back around and ask forgiveness for their sinful attitude toward the person who hurt them. But when they do, it's a double confession. Read Here: https://rickthomas.net/double-confession-how-to-respond-when-sinned-against/ Will you help us so we can continue to provide free content to the world? You can become a supporting member here rickthomas.net/recurring-membership/ Or you can make a one-time or recurring donation(s) here rickthomas.net/donations/

A father is a picture of what God the Father is like to a child. First impressions are lasting ones. Dad, how are you imitating God the Father to your child? Read Here https://rickthomas.net/a-dad-is-a-powerful-picture-of-god-the-father-to-his-child/ Will you help us so we can continue to provide free content to the world? You can become a supporting member here rickthomas.net/recurring-membership/ Or you can make a one-time or recurring donation(s) here rickthomas.net/donations/

It's easy to assume you know where to begin when discipling someone. You are rarely correct. When helping others, you must find the right starting point. Read Here: https://rickthomas.net/you-must-find-your-starting-point-before-helping-others/ Will you help us so we can continue to provide free content to the world? You can become a supporting member here rickthomas.net/recurring-membership/ Or you can make a one-time or recurring donation(s) here rickthomas.net/donations/

One of the easier temptations for me to yield to is sinful anger. But it might not look like what you expect. It manifests in subtle ways that may not be perceived by others. And when I do this, I'm missing something significant. Read Here: https://rickthomas.net/what-am-i-missing-when-i-get-angry/ Will you help us so we can continue to provide free content to the world? You can become a supporting member here rickthomas.net/recurring-membership/ Or you can make a one-time or recurring donation(s) here rickthomas.net/donations/

God creates situations that appear more ominous than hopeful. Afterward, you see it differently. That's what happened when I had breakfast with a prostitute. Read Here https://rickthomas.net/i-had-breakfast-with-a-prostitute/ Will you help us so we can continue to provide free content to the world? You can become a supporting member here rickthomas.net/recurring-membership/ Or you can make a one-time or recurring donation(s) here rickthomas.net/donations/

Wise people make plans for the inevitable. Sin is one of those inevitable things. Your willingness to talk about your sin in a small group is life changing. Read Here: https://rickthomas.net/budget-sin-into-your-small-group-experience/ Will you help us so we can continue to provide free content to the world? You can become a supporting member here rickthomas.net/recurring-membership/ Or you can make a one-time or recurring donation(s) here rickthomas.net/donations/

I'm laying here in the hospital rejoicing that I'm healing from surgery. But my mind is drifting to many people who still suffer. I don't want to forget them. Read Here https://rickthomas.net/recovering-rejoicing-but-refusing-to-forget-the-pain/ Will you help us so we can continue to provide free content to the world? You can become a supporting member here rickthomas.net/recurring-membership/ Or you can make a one-time or recurring donation(s) here rickthomas.net/donations/

To willfully alter the truth to a lie should not be part of any Christian's life. Did you know there are other forms of lying than what you might know? Read Here https://rickthomas.net/why-it-is-easier-to-lie-than-to-tell-the-truth/ Will you help us so we can continue to provide free content to the world? You can become a supporting member here rickthomas.net/recurring-membership/ Or you can make a one-time or recurring donation(s) here rickthomas.net/donations/

Asking Jesus into your heart is a popular method that Christians use to evangelize unbelievers. Does it work? Is it the best way to think about salvation? Read Here https://rickthomas.net/danger-asking-jesus-heart/ Will you help us so we can continue to provide free content to the world? You can become a supporting member here rickthomas.net/recurring-membership/ Or you can make a one-time or recurring donation(s) here rickthomas.net/donations/

If Facebook were a country, it would be the largest country in the world. For most of us, it is a good and useful tool, though it is not a surprise how it could be a source of temptation for the dissatisfied soul. Read Here http://rickthomas.net/facebook-is-the-worldwide-leader-in-false-intimacy/ Will you help us so we can continue to provide free content to the world? You can become a supporting member here rickthomas.net/recurring-membership/ Or you can make a one-time or recurring donation(s) here rickthomas.net/donations/

I have been pondering death the past few days–since my mother met Jesus last Thursday evening. My reflections have brought to mind the song Empty Chairs and Empty Tables, the sad farewell from Marius to his friends in the musical Les Miserables. Read More http://rickthomas.net/from-despair-to-hope-grieving-the-death-of-a-loved-one/ Will you help us so we can continue to provide free content to the world? You can become a supporting member here rickthomas.net/recurring-membership/ Or you can make a one-time or recurring donation(s) here rickthomas.net/donations/

What do you do when you fall? When life runs over you and leaves you in despair, how do you respond? How do you get off the mat again? Read Here http://rickthomas.net/the-secret-to-getting-up-when-life-knocks-you-down/ Will you help us so we can continue to provide free content to the world? You can become a supporting member here rickthomas.net/recurring-membership/ Or you can make a one-time or recurring donation(s) here rickthomas.net/donations/

Should we use extra-biblical language to describe and offer solutions to the human condition? Is it okay to use words that are not in the Bible, or in ways the Bible does not intend? Do you think the Lord has a problem with you using extra-, sub-, or biblically altered words? Read Here http://rickthomas.net/should-we-use-non-bible-language-to-talk-about-problems/ Will you help us so we can continue to provide free content to the world? You can become a supporting member here rickthomas.net/recurring-membership/ Or you can make a one-time or recurring donation(s) here rickthomas.net/donations/

One issue I struggle with is the death of friends or loved ones who never appeared to come to the saving knowledge of Christ. There is not a lot said on this issue. There is a great joy, of course, for the regenerated, but sadness for the lost. I would appreciate any help you can give on this subject. Read Here http://rickthomas.net/five-things-to-know-when-unbelievers-who-die/ Will you help us so we can continue to provide free content to the world? You can become a supporting member here rickthomas.net/recurring-membership/ Or you can make a one-time or recurring donation(s) here rickthomas.net/donations/

On July 03, 2008, I posted my first weblog, not knowing if I would write another one. On July 04th, I wrote another article and thought, “That wasn’t too bad. I think I’ll write one tomorrow.” Read Here http://rickthomas.net/two-reasons-why-you-should-start-writing-today/ Will you help us so we can continue to provide free content to the world? You can become a supporting member here rickthomas.net/recurring-membership/ Or you can make a one-time or recurring donation(s) here rickthomas.net/donations/

Lingering regret is ongoing sadness about a disappointing moment from your past. It is different from temporal sorrow. Temporary sad periods are normal human emotional responses to undesirable circumstances. Read here http://rickthomas.net/regret-lingering-reminders-of-our-humanity/ Will you help us so we can continue to provide free content to the world? You can become a supporting member here rickthomas.net/recurring-membership/ Or you can make a one-time or recurring donation(s) here rickthomas.net/donations/