Knowing God
September 23, 2024|by J.D. GreearA Restful Pursuit
My wife loves a plush, bright, neatly manicured lawn. I do too. The trouble is,...
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Knowing God
September 16, 2024|by J.D. GreearThe Best Door in the World
My wife used to have a picture of famous and iconic doors that she hung...
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Knowing God
August 6, 2024|by J.D. GreearHow NOT to Relate to Jesus
I recently reread one of my favorite books from my early days of ministry—Hudson Taylor’s...
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Knowing God
July 8, 2024|by J.D. GreearHow Money Can Make You Happy (It’s Not What You Think)
In their book, The Paradox of Generosity, sociologists Christian Smith and Hilary Davidson write of...
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Knowing God
July 1, 2024|by J.D. GreearShould Generosity Be Public or Private?
UNC’s legendary basketball coach, Dean Smith, was the master of the “four corners” offense. When...
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Knowing God
November 6, 2023|by J.D. GreearWhy We Love One Another
In Matthew 22, Jesus was asked, “Which is the most important commandment?” and he answered,...
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Knowing God
September 11, 2023|by J.D. GreearGod Only Offers Grace, Not Reward
Do you ever feel like your Christian life is mostly a matter of duty? You...
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August 21, 2023|by J.D. GreearThe Wrong (and Right) Way to Worship
Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve liked the story found in 2 Samuel 6....
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Knowing God
July 24, 2023|by J.D. GreearWorship Isn’t About Your Feelings
When David describes his response of worship in 2 Samuel 6, he uses the word...
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Knowing God
July 10, 2023|by J.D. GreearWhat’s the Correct Style of Worship?
Picture this: I was preaching in this little church and a Pentecostal woman, sitting about...
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