Paul Renfroe
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How the Bible Actually Defines ‘Good Stewardship’
In John 6:12-13, the feeding of the 5,000 ended this way: “When they were filled, He told His disciples, “Collect the fragments that remain, that nothing may be lost.” So they collected them and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten.” Then …
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5 Reasons Believers Should Yield to Jesus’ Off-Ramp
Christians sometimes stop loving Jesus Christ, and stop walking in the Spirit. They can abandon their faith in the authority of the Bible; they explain away God’s clear commands. How can this be? The list includes our own children. Three ministers last night discussed six children who’ve turned away from the Lord—children raised in His …
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6 Principles Jesus Used to Deal with Difficult People
Has there been a person you couldn’t avoid and didn’t like? Jesus had them too. Let’s see what He did. When He chose His 12 disciples out of the thousands who followed him, He prayed all night (Luke 6:12). The list given to us includes Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Him. Why did He choose such …
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When You Feel Like God Is Unfair, Remember This
We all have friends who feel God has been unfair to them. Readers of my previous articles (search “Paul Renfroe”) will understand why I have insight into this. Whether it is birth defects, disappointing relationships, economic disadvantage or the many other occasions of life, we can wonder if God is fair. And when other people …
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8 Sinful Ways to Pray That God Won’t Respect
The Bible teaches surefire ways to pray sinfully—and how to avoid them. But if you do want your prayers respected by God, don’t pray in these ways. 1. Cajole to show up. The prayers of the Baal prophets in 1 Kings 18 were idolatrous, so there was no one home to answer. But to poison …
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Why Getting Rid of Your Pain Won’t Fix Your Problem
Tomorrow, I begin another round of tests, which will culminate in heart-valve repair surgery. That is not uncommon. What is uncommon is the freedom we Christians have from the fear in pain. Are there not many pains we are accustomed to that don’t hurt as badly as they once did? It doesn’t have to mean …
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Telltale Signs This Satanic Sin Is Messing With Your Heart
Have you ever been surprised at what another Christian didn’t know or couldn’t do? Your meekness may be showing—or not. Jesus said, “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank that is in your own eye?” (Matt. 7:3). He said that in the Sermon on …
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One Big Key to Activate Your Spirit to Hear God—Even in the Little Things
How we crave the voice of the Lord, and rightly so! We often think of it as great and momentous: “This is My Son.” “Why do you persecute me?” “Take up and eat.” In our own lives we seek God’s voice for our big situations. “What job should I take? Where should I live? Is …
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4 Lessons God Wants to Teach You When You’re Sick
Apostle Paul instructs us: Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit (Gal. 5:25). We easily imagine this when times are good or when our hopes are being realized. It’s much harder when you’re sick or your body is out of order. In fact, that may be the hardest …
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What to Do When God Doesn’t Miraculously Heal You
Last week, my heart doctor told me I had congestive heart failure. As I sit here writing, I can feel its effects inescapably. What a time to be writing! Miraculous healings have occurred frequently in my life—both for me and through me. I’m also a frequent medical customer. Through modern medicine—the capital investors, the scientists …
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