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When You Choose The Second Best
When we make bad decisions, we often sacrifice the permanent on the altar of the immediate.
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When A Good Man Falls
Sin has a way of tripping the best of people, even to the extent that a comeback seems impossible. But in When A Good Man Falls, Erwin Lutzer shows … See More >
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The Trail Of Tears
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”—Psalm 30:5 It is noteworthy that the Word of God has much to say about weeping—about the matter of tears. You would be a very unusual person indeed if you had never shed a tear, because tears stain the faces of folk in every clime, in every age. There is a certain eloquence to tears. Nor are they necessarily an indication of weakness. Visualize, if you will, the iron Napoleon as he witnessed his seemingly interminable troops marching into the Prussian campaign. Sparkling emotion became liquid on his cheeks. … Read More >
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5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | Making the Best of a Bad Decision Part 7
The people of ancient Israel were first-hand witnesses of their own divine rescue every step of the way. Regardless, when they arrived at the promised land, they responded with unbelief. God's discipline meant that entire generation would live out the rest of their lives in the wilderness. Was God finished with them? Would he forsake His wayward people and "start fresh" with the new generation? The answer we find in today's episode should leave us astounded with the grace of God. Join us. Here are all of the ways that you can follow along with 5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer: On … Read More >
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Failure: The Back Door To Success
Failure: the Back Door to Success reveals a liberating truth: God uses even our sins and shortcomings in His perfect plan. As you read, you'll be inspired to: Learn from … See More >
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From Regret to Restoration
On the night of Jesus’ betrayal, Peter boasted too much, prayed too little, acted too soon, followed too far, and thought too late.
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Dying With Regrets
David’s kingdom was in turmoil, yet he died believing in his God.
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Does Confessing Sin Really Work? | How To Break a Stubborn Habit #3
Though some believe humanity is capable of morality and self-fulfillment without God, we all still have habitual sins. The Christian life is about the transformation of our character and our habits. Pastor Lutzer defines four aspects of what confession means biblically. What if we are truly changed in God's presence? Get the book, How To Break A Stubborn Habit. Here are all of the ways that you can follow along with 5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer: On our Podcast via iTunes and Google Podcasts On our Facebook page On our YouTube channel Transcript: Welcome to "5 Minutes with Pastor … Read More >
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You Can Avoid Marriage Regret | Making the Best Of A Bad Decision #10
Is there any hope for a marriage that begins badly? Can God bless a bad decision about marriage? In the second of this mini-series (Eps. 138-142), discover why we can be sure that God doesn’t leave us alone even after an impulsive decision. Here are all of the ways that you can follow along with 5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer: On our Podcast via iTunes and Google Podcasts On our Facebook page On our YouTube channel Transcript: Welcome to "5 Minutes with Pastor Lutzer." Thanks for joining me today as we continue the topic of marriage, specifically, "Making the Best … Read More >
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5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer | Making the Best of a Bad Decision Part 6
Have you ever settled with a choice that was second-best? Perhaps you felt cornered and took "the easy way out." In today's episode we learn that even when we make second-best decisions, messes of our own making, and choices we wish we could take back, God still extends a loving hand to us in our neediness, offering to make our crooked path straight. Here are all of the ways that you can follow along with 5 Minutes With Pastor Lutzer: On our Podcast via iTunes and Google Podcasts On our Facebook page On our YouTube channel Transcript: Welcome to "5 Minutes with … Read More >
