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Dreaming Small
“Aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed.” 1 Thessalonians 4:11 Let’s talk about your dr...
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Tim Udouj
Before becoming the pastor of Grace and Peace Presbyterian in Greenville, SC, Tim served as the RUF pastor at Furman University. He was a minister at Main and August Camp, and now lives in Greenville with his family.
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At the Mercy of the Waves
“…it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself…It is the Lord who judges me.” 1...
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At the Heart of Love is Grace
“In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” 1 John 4:10 There’s a past...
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You Just Need to Grow... Down?
“Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.” Mark 9:35 How old do you wish you were right now? That sounds like a s...
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Do You Struggle with Rest?
“And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done.” Genesis 2:2 By...
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What Are You So Worried About?
“Therefore I tell you, do you not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will put on…but ...
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How Do You Make Decisions?
“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the word...
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He Delights to Give You Mercy
“Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” Psalm 32:1 Sometimes when we finally confess something that we’ve held i...
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He Teaches in the Storms
“And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” Mark 4:39 Do you ever h...
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You Don't Need Good Advice...You Need Grace
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23 A number of years ago I was sitting ...
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When Growth Feels Slow
“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6 A few years ag...
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It's Okay, Everyone Talks to Themselves
“Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God!” Psalm 42:11 Have you ever been in a vigorous conversation with yourself w...
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Why Is Sin Such a Big Deal?
“As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our sins from us. As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compass...
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How Do I Tell Others about Jesus?
“Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” Mark 2:17 One of the questi...
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How Many Times Do I Have to Forgive?
“Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32 Don’t you hate it when so...
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There's No Health Apart from Your Heart
“And he called the people to him again and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand: There is nothing outside a person that by going into h...
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Don't Be Surprised by Your Doubt
“I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of...
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The Joy of Humility
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because h...
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Are You Really Listening to Jesus?
“Whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not ...
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The First Thing the Bible Says About You
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” Genesis 1:27 You remember when you were...
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The Joy of Humility
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because h...
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You Can't Have Jesus without His Bride
“And lest us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging on...
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You Can't Run a Car on Mustard
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10 So t...
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Addicted to Busyness
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 On the college campus where I’m a pastor, I have a little ...
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God Speaks
“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. ...
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3 Reasons We Can Be Content
“For I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned t...
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Learning to Love Those Around You
Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners. Mark 2:17 One of the question...
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Growth May be Slow...But It's Coming!
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Phil. 1:6 A few years ago my fam...
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Are You Really Listening to Jesus?
Whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not t...
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You Can't Have Jesus Without His Bride
And lest us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one...