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# Craig Thiessen

Sermons, book reviews, articles and more from an Evangelical Canadian pastor

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- [What I learned on my sabbatical: self-importance (or lack thereof)](https://craigthiessen.com/what-i-learned-on-my-sabbatical-self-importance-or-lack-thereof/) - A low level hum of anxiety often accompanies a pastor. How much of that is rooted in a mistaken sense of self-importance?
- [Patience for Presence (James 5:7-12)](https://craigthiessen.com/patience-for-presence-james-5-7-12/) - We all know patience is a virtue, but it almost seems inherently unenjoyable. James shows us why it's worth everything to cultivate.
- [The Pursuit of Humility (James 4:11-5:6)](https://craigthiessen.com/the-pursuit-of-humility-james-4-11-5-6/) - We have a tendency to think more highly of ourselves than we should, which causes all kinds of damage. Let's look at what James teaches us about humility.
- [Peace and War (James 4:1-10)](https://craigthiessen.com/peace-and-war-james-4-1-10/) - We often fight the wrong kinds of battles and seek the wrong kind of peace. What are the right wars and the right peace?
- [Pursue Heavenly Wisdom (James 3:13-18)](https://craigthiessen.com/pursue-heavenly-wisdom-james-3-13-18/) - We all want wisdom, but what's the difference between "earthly wisdom" and "heavenly wisdom"? And how do we get the good stuff?
- [Christian Faith Works (James 2:14-26)](https://craigthiessen.com/christian-faith-works-james-214-26/) - James says faith without works is dead. What does and doesn't it mean like for our faith to be lived out?
- [No Favoritism Allowed (James 2:1-13)](https://craigthiessen.com/no-favoritism-allowed-james-2-1-13/) - Our culture tends to show favoritism to the rich and powerful. The church is called to be a different kind of society.
- [Anchored By Faith (James 1:5-11)](https://craigthiessen.com/anchored-by-faith-james-1-5-11/) - We tend to doubt, which leaves us without an anchor, or trust in our riches, which is an unstable anchor. Wisdom is anchoring our lives in faith.
- [The Nature of Sin Vs. the Nature of God (James 1:13-18)](https://craigthiessen.com/the-nature-of-sin-vs-the-nature-of-god-james-1-13-18/) - Every trial comes with temptation, which is the easiest way out. Sin is like a waterslide with sharks at the bottom. God offers a harder but better way out.
- [Authentic Listening (James 1:19-27)](https://craigthiessen.com/authentic-listening-james-1-19-27/) - We have a listening problem, whether it's listening to people or to God. What are the hindrances, and how do we become better listeners?
- [It's About Life: Joyful Perseverance (James 1:1-4, 12)](https://craigthiessen.com/its-about-life-joyful-perseverance-james-11-4/) - James 1:1-4 provides a radical answer to the reality of trials in life: to joyfully persevere
- [You Can Be An Ultra-Marathoner (Kind Of)](https://craigthiessen.com/you-can-be-an-ultra-marathoner-kind-of/) - James 1:1-4 tells us to joyfully persevere. That might sound impossible. Here's why it's not.
- [Christianity In Canada Is Dying...On The Other Hand...](https://craigthiessen.com/christianity-in-canada-is-dying-on-the-other-hand/) - Statistics Canada's census data indicates a significant decline in those professing Christian faith. What's the future of Christianity in Canada?
- [But Elymas The Sorcerer Opposed Them (Acts 13:4-12)](https://craigthiessen.com/but-elymas-the-sorcerer-opposed-them-acts-134-12/) - Acts 13:4-12 gives us the power encounter between Paul, Sergius Paulus, Elymas, and the Holy Spirit. May you be inspired to become filled with the Spirit!
- [But The Word Of God Continued To Spread (Acts 12:19-13:3)](https://craigthiessen.com/but-the-word-of-god-continued-to-spread-acts-1219-133/) - Acts 12 and 13 show us that God is still on the throne and our mission is still the same. That mission? To spread the word of God.
- [Preaching The Gospel Is Not A Nature Tour](https://craigthiessen.com/preaching-the-gospel-is-not-a-nature-tour/) - Preaching the Gospel is weighty. Eternal life or death depends on people's response. Do we preach that way? Do we hear preaching that way?
- [The God of The Breakout (Acts 12:1-19)](https://craigthiessen.com/the-god-of-the-breakout-acts-121-19/) - In Acts 12:1-19, we read about the "God of the breakout". He's still the God of the breakout today, delivering us and rescuing us from bondage.
- [All In: The Cost of Discipleship (Luke 14:25-33)](https://craigthiessen.com/all-in-the-cost-of-discipleship-luke-1425-33/) - Many Christians have opted for a halfway, lukewarm Christianity that is actually no option at all. What is the real cost of discipleship, according to Jesus?
- [Job On Jesus: How The Whole Bible Points To Him](https://craigthiessen.com/job-on-jesus-how-the-whole-bible-points-to-him/) - Even a book like Job in the Bible ends up pointing to Jesus. What if we read the Scriptures through that lens?
- [The Words of the Wise (Ecclesiastes 12:9-14)](https://craigthiessen.com/the-words-of-the-wise-ecclesiastes-129-14/) - Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 gives us an account of what wisdom is and how to get it, which is something we desperately need in an increasingly un-wise world!
- [Be A Hedonist; Enjoy Life (Ecclesiastes 9:1-12)](https://craigthiessen.com/be-a-hedonist-enjoy-life-ecclesiastes-91-12/) - Ecclesiastes 9:1-12 tells us to enjoy life, especially given the inevitability and unpredictability of death. Is a case to be made for hedonism here?
- [A Time For Everything (Ecclesiastes 3:1-15)](https://craigthiessen.com/a-time-for-everything-ecclesiastes-31-15/) - Ecclesiastes 3 tells us that there is a time for everything. What does that mean for us, practically?
- [Everything is Meaningless (Ecclesiastes 2)](https://craigthiessen.com/everything-is-meaningless-ecclesiastes-2/) - Ecclesiastes 2 surveys life and finds that much of it is ultimately meaningless. Is there hope for life "under the sun"?
- [Women Should Remain Silent in the Churches (?)](https://craigthiessen.com/women-should-remain-silent-in-the-churches/) - Paul tells the Corinthians that women should remain silent in the churches. What does he mean? How are we to apply this difficult text?
- [Order In The Church (1 Corinthians 14:26-33)](https://craigthiessen.com/order-in-the-church-1-corinthians-1426-33/) - In 1 Corinthians 14:26-33, Paul gives practical instructions about the exercise of certain gifts. Is it worth it to make space for these gifts?
- [The Joy of Our Heavenly Father in Being With Us](https://craigthiessen.com/the-joy-of-our-heavenly-father-in-being-with-us/) - Just as an earthly father receives joy in spending time with his children, so does our Heavenly Father!
- [The Consequences Of Speaking Too Quickly](https://craigthiessen.com/the-consequences-of-speaking-too-quickly/) - What are the consequences of speaking too quickly, and what kind of guidance does the Bible give us about that?
- [Tongues and Prophecy for Seekers (1 Corinthians 14:20-25)](https://craigthiessen.com/tongues-and-prophecy-for-seekers-1-corinthians-1420-25/) - What impact do the gifts of tongues and prophecy have on those outside of Christian faith? That's what Paul gives insight to in 1 Corinthians 14:20-25.
- [Tongues and Prophecy for the Church (1 Corinthians 14:1-19)](https://craigthiessen.com/tongues-and-prophecy-for-the-church-1-corinthians-141-19/) - What is the gift of tongues, and what is its proper place in the gathered church? That's what Paul gives instructions about in 1 Corinthians 14:1-19.
- [Zealously Desire the Greater Gifts (1 Corinthians 12:27-31)](https://craigthiessen.com/zealously-desire-the-greater-gifts-1-corinthians-1227-31/) - In 1 Corinthians 12:27-31, Paul gives us another gift of lists, including the gift of apostleship. We look at the relevance of that gift, and Paul's admonition to eagerly desire the greater gifts
- [Praying In Restaurants: An Opportunity To Share Good News](https://craigthiessen.com/praying-in-restaurants-an-opportunity-to-share-good-news/) - One of the greatest ways to share the good news of Jesus is through praying, including, apparently, in restaurants!
- [The State of The Church (Part Six): Worship](https://craigthiessen.com/the-state-of-the-church-part-six-worship/) - In this part of the series, we look at how worship is a major way forward in the renewal of the Church.
- [The State of the Church (Part Five): Bad Theology](https://craigthiessen.com/the-state-of-the-church-part-five-bad-theology/) - In this entry on "the state of the church", we look at how bad theology is taking root in an emerging generation of believers.
- [Being the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-26)](https://craigthiessen.com/being-the-body-of-christ-1-corinthians-1212-26/) - In 1 Corinthians 12:12-26, Paul famously compares the church to a body. What does that have to do with spiritual gifts and the implications for us?
- [World Reframed: In the Image of God (Genesis 1:26-28)](https://craigthiessen.com/world-reframed-created-in-the-image-of-god-genesis-1-2/) - World Reframed: In the Image of God (Genesis 1:26-28) - What does the image of God mean? How does it relate to the saying "you are what you feel"?
- [World Reframed: Sex, Marriage, and Relationships (Genesis 2)](https://craigthiessen.com/world-reframed-sex-marriage-and-relationships-genesis-2/) - World Reframed: Sex, Marriage, and Relationships (Genesis 2) - What does the Bible tell us about sex, marriage, and relationships?
- [The Gifts of the Great Gift-Giver (1 Corinthians 12:7-11)](https://craigthiessen.com/the-gifts-of-the-great-gift-giver-1-corinthians-127-11/) - In 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Paul gives us a list of spiritual gifts. Let's break these down and ask some questions about who they're for.
- [It's Not About You (1 Corinthians 12:1-7)](https://craigthiessen.com/its-not-about-you-1-corinthians-121-7/) - In 1 Corinthians 12:1-7, Paul introduces the topic of spiritual gifts by reminding us of some crucial, overarching principles.
- [A Church To Become Like (Acts 11:19-30)](https://craigthiessen.com/a-church-to-become-like-acts-1119-30/) - Acts 11:19-30 gives us the church in Antioch, a church that is an example got us in so many ways. Let's explore how.
- [The Time Peter Explained His Controversial Actions (Acts 11:1-18)](https://craigthiessen.com/the-time-peter-explained-his-controversial-actions-acts-111-18/) - In Acts 11:1-18, we have Peter explaining his meeting with Cornelius to the Jerusalem leadership. Why is so much detail given to this encounter?
- [Chris Evans Might Think I'm An Idiotic Dinosaur](https://craigthiessen.com/chris-evans-might-think-im-an-idiotic-dinosaur/) - Some, including Hollywood celebrities, think that biblical morality will go the way of the dinosaur. Are they right? How should we respond?
- [The Time a Meeting Changed The World (Acts 10:23-48)](https://craigthiessen.com/the-time-a-meeting-changed-the-world-acts-1023-48/) - In Acts 10, Peter and Cornelius meet, and this meeting changes the world, including how we are to see each other and how we see God.
- [The Love Chapter (1 Corinthians 13)](https://craigthiessen.com/the-love-chapter-1-corinthians-13/) - 1 Corinthians 13, aka "The Love Chapter", is one of the most well-known and well-loved passages in the Bible, for good reason. But do you know the context?
- [Cultivate the Craving for Pure Spiritual Milk](https://craigthiessen.com/cultivate-the-craving-for-pure-spiritual-milk/) - Cultivate the Craving for Pure Spiritual Milk - What does it mean to crave spiritual milk? How do you cultivate that craving? 1 Peter 2:2-3
- [Why Talk About Uncomfortable Things (Like COVID)?](https://craigthiessen.com/why-talk-about-uncomfortable-things-like-covid/) - Why Talk About Uncomfortable Things (Like COVID)? - Should preachers stay away from controversial and potentially divisive topics like pandemic restrictions?
- [Evangelism for the Socially Hesitant](https://craigthiessen.com/evangelism-for-the-socially-hesitant/) - Evangelism for the Socially Hesitant - You want to share the good news about Jesus, but you're "socially hesitant". Where do you start?
- [In Praise of the French Vanilla: Spiritual Remembrance](https://craigthiessen.com/in-praise-of-the-french-vanilla-spiritual-remembrance/) - In Praise of the French Vanilla: Spiritual Remembrance - What can you do when you've grown spiritually cold? Let's talk about spiritual remembrance.
- [Forgiveness, The Cleaning Agent for the Heart](https://craigthiessen.com/the-cleaning-agent-for-the-heart-forgiveness/) - Forgiveness, The Cleaning Agent for the Heart - What do you do when your heart feels cluttered, unable to hear God's voice? Let's talk about forgiveness.
- [Jesting About Bears: The importance of an authentic witness](https://craigthiessen.com/jesting-about-bears-the-importance-of-an-authentic-witness/) - We wouldn't joke about something that's life and death. Why do we speak empty words about the Gospel? We need an authentic witness.
- [How to Pursue Revival: Vision and Prayer](https://craigthiessen.com/how-to-pursue-revival-vision-and-prayer/) - How do you pursue revival? How do you make room for the Holy Spirit? By expanding the vision and committing to prayer
- [Keeping the Unity of the Spirit](https://craigthiessen.com/keeping-the-unity-of-the-spirit/) - We are called to keep the unity of the Spirit: what does that mean for us in times of division?
- [Don Lewis and why I'm cut to the heart](https://craigthiessen.com/don-lewis-and-why-im-cut-to-the-heart/) - The passing of Don Lewis, a mentor and friend, and how to deal with sorrow and regret.
- [The Legitimizing of Incest in Mainstream Media](https://craigthiessen.com/the-legitimizing-of-incest-in-mainstream-media/) - Former taboos continue to be dismantled in the name of progress, including incest. Is this the direction we really want to go?
- [Let's be careful how we talk about the unvaccinated](https://craigthiessen.com/lets-be-careful-how-we-talk-about-the-unvaccinated/) - Some of the language being used about the unvaccinated could be seen as dehumanizing. Here's why that's dangerous and how Christians should respond.
- [The State of The Church (Part Four): Politics](https://craigthiessen.com/the-state-of-the-church-part-four-politics/) - The question of the right relationship between faith and politics is a difficult one to navigate, and how we do it leaves a massive impression on emerging generations.
- [Get Rid of Church Membership](https://craigthiessen.com/lets-get-rid-of-church-membership/) - Is it time to get rid of the idea of church membership? Or is it possible to reframe it in a more biblical way?
- [Our Most Important Mission Field](https://craigthiessen.com/our-most-important-mission-field/) - A huge proportion of Christians make that decision as kids, teens, or young adults. What are the implications for our mission as churches?
- [Knowledge More Important Than Current Events](https://craigthiessen.com/knowledge-more-important-than-current-events/) - A lot of us have accumulated a lot of knowledge about current events, but there is something much more important to know
- [The State of The Church: What's Wrong and Where We Go (Intro)](https://craigthiessen.com/the-state-of-the-church-whats-wrong-and-where-we-go-intro/) - Let's look at the state of the church, especially as an emerging generation takes its place, using some introductory threads
- [The State of The Church (Part 2): COVID](https://craigthiessen.com/the-state-of-the-church-part-2-covid/) - How has COVID impacted church engagement, especially younger generations? And how are we to respond?
- [The State of The Church (Part 3): Media and Tech](https://craigthiessen.com/the-state-of-the-church-part-3-media-and-tech/) - How has the domination of technology and media of various kinds impacted our discipleship? What are the opportunities and pitfalls?
- [The Time Peter and Cornelius Received Visions (Acts 10:1-23)](https://craigthiessen.com/the-time-peter-and-cornelius-received-visions-acts-101-23/) - Peter and Cornelius both receive visions from God, which illustrate huge truths about how God meets us and equips us for His mission.
- [The Time Peter Healed Like Jesus (Acts 9:31-43)](https://craigthiessen.com/the-time-peter-healed-like-jesus-acts-931-43/) - At the end of Acts 9, Peter healed Aeneas and Tabitha. But in the end, it had nothing to do with Peter and everything to do with Jesus.
- [The Time Saul's Life Changed Forever (Acts 9:1-9)](https://craigthiessen.com/the-time-saul-began-a-new-journey-acts-91-9/) - On the road to Damascus, Saul had his life turned upside down. Dig more deeply into this famous story and what it says about how change comes.
- [The Time Saul Began A New Journey (Acts 9:10-30)](https://craigthiessen.com/the-time-saul-began-a-new-journey-acts-910-30/) - As Saul began his life of faith in Christ, it was far from easy. In the midst of the blessings were challenges from his past, present, and future. See how God provided for Him in it all.
- [The Time Ananias and Sapphira Died (Acts 5:1-16)](https://craigthiessen.com/the-time-ananias-and-sapphira-died-acts-51-16/) - Ananias and Sapphira were struck dead because of a lie. Why did God judge it that way? Hint: it has something to do with building solid foundations.
- [The Time The Disciples Faced Persecution and Rejoiced (Acts 5:17-42)](https://craigthiessen.com/the-time-the-disciples-faced-persecution-and-rejoiced-acts-517-42/) - In Acts 5, the early church faces up against state-sanctioned persecution. Here's what God did and how the church responded
- [The Time There Was Grumbling In The Church (Acts 6:1-7)](https://craigthiessen.com/the-time-there-was-grumbling-in-the-church-acts-61-7/) - Grumbling can easily destroy any community. It almost happened to the early church. Let's learn how they averted the crisis and saw further growth.
- [The Time Stephen Became a Martyr (Acts 6:8-15; 7:54-60)](https://craigthiessen.com/the-time-stephen-became-a-martyr-acts-68-15-754-60/) - In Acts 7, Stephen becomes the first martyr in the early church and inspires us with his peace and courage in facing death.
- [The Time the Holy Spirit Descended On Samaria (Acts 8:1-25)](https://craigthiessen.com/the-time-the-holy-spirit-descended-on-samaria-acts-81-25/) - When Philip visits Samaria, things happen! This passage shows us much about who the Holy Spirit is and what He does.
- [The Time A Seeker Became a Believer (Acts 8:26-40)](https://craigthiessen.com/the-time-a-seeker-became-a-believer-acts-826-40/) - In Acts 8, in the experience of Philip and the eunuch from Ethiopia, we see the movement of a seeker becoming a believer.
- [A Change of Affection (Becket Cook)](https://craigthiessen.com/a-change-of-affection-becket-cook/) - A review of "A Change of Affection" by Becket Cook, a controversial but much needed book in today's culture
- [Origin Stories: The Radical Generosity (Acts 4:32-37)](https://craigthiessen.com/origin-stories-the-radical-generosity-acts-432-37/) - In Acts 4:32-37 we meet a church renowned for its radical generosity. What did this look like, how did they arrive at this, and how can we do the same?
- [Origin Stories: The Strategy (Acts 4:23-31)](https://craigthiessen.com/origin-stories-the-strategy-acts-423-31/) - When the early church faced pushback, they didn't respond the way we often do. Let's look at their strategy
- [Origin Stories: The Life and Death Choice (Acts 3:11-26)](https://craigthiessen.com/origin-stories-the-life-and-death-choice-acts-311-26/) - In response to a miracle, Peter presents a life and death choice for the Jerusalem crowds. This is the choice before everyone. Where do you stand?
- [Origin Stories: The Miraculous Healing (Acts 3:1-10)](https://craigthiessen.com/origin-stories-the-miraculous-healing-acts-31-10/) - What does the miraculous healing of the lame man in Acts 3 tell us about how God heals today?
- [Origin Stories: The Early Church Explosion (Acts 2:37-47)](https://craigthiessen.com/origin-stories-the-early-church-explosion-acts-237-47/) - The end of Acts 2 shows us the explosion of the early church. What brought that about, and how can we even glimpse the same?
- [Everyday Apologetics (answering common objections to the Christian faith)](https://craigthiessen.com/book-review-everyday-apologetics-answering-common-objections-to-the-christian-faith/) - Book Reviews - Everyday Apologetics (answering common objections to the Christian faith) - Craig Thiessen -
- [Origin Stories: The Fulfillment (Acts 2:14-36)](https://craigthiessen.com/origin-stories-the-fulfillment-acts-214-36/) - Jesus is not only the fulfillment of the promises of the Scriptures, but also the desires of the human heart. Here's how.
- [Origin Stories: The Outpouring at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-13)](https://craigthiessen.com/origin-stories-the-outpouring-at-pentecost-acts-21-13/) - The early Christians, as well as the crowds, were prepared by God for the outpouring of the Spirit at Pentecost. How? And what does that have to do with today?
- [Origin Stories: The Prayer Meeting (Acts 1:12-26)](https://craigthiessen.com/origin-stories-the-prayer-meeting-acts-112-26/) - The early church faced crises almost immediately and prayer was THE way they discerned the way forward. What would happen if we did the same?
- [Origin Stories: The Ascension (Acts 1:1-11)](https://craigthiessen.com/origin-stories-the-ascension-acts-11-11/) - What does the ascension of Jesus mean for us today? Only everything! The Holy Spirit, the Kingdom of God, and our witness all depend on it!
- [Where We're Going: Evangelism, Making Jesus Known (John 4:28-42)](https://craigthiessen.com/where-were-going-evangelism-making-jesus-known-john-428-42/) - Where We’re Going: Evangelism, Making Jesus Known (John 4:28-42) - What does the Samaritan woman in John 4 teach us about evangelism, which is the practice of making Jesus known?
- [Where We're Going: Knowing Jesus (Philippians 3:4-11)](https://craigthiessen.com/where-were-going-knowing-jesus-philippians-34-11/) - The vision of the church hasn't changed, no matter the circumstances of the world. A huge part of that vision is knowing Jesus
- [World Reframed: Green Faith (Genesis 1-2)](https://craigthiessen.com/world-reframed-environmentalism-genesis-1-2/) - World Reframed: Green Faith (Genesis 1-2) - Genesis 1-3 - What is a biblical perspective on environmentalism/creation care? How does it differ from the green movement?
- [The Coddling of the American Mind](https://craigthiessen.com/the-coddling-of-the-american-mind/) - I had heard about this book for years. In fact, during a sermon earlier this spring, I even referenced it. I quoted it- not just a line, but a whole paragraph. I reflected significantly on an argument from the book in that sermon and had a rather unpleasant email exchange with someone debating that idea.
- [The Right Requests in Prayer (Luke 11:1-13)](https://craigthiessen.com/the-right-requests-of-prayer-luke-111-13/) - The Right Requests in Prayer (Luke 11:1-13) - What kinds of requests are we to make in prayer, and how do we ask in a way God will respond?
- [The Necessity of Perseverance in Prayer (Luke 18:1-8)](https://craigthiessen.com/the-necessity-of-perseverance-in-prayer-luke-181-8/) - The Necessity of Perseverance in Prayer (Luke 18:1-8) - Why does God delay in answering prayers? What's the point in perseverance when there's no result?
- [The Missional Purpose of Prayer (Luke/Acts)](https://craigthiessen.com/the-missional-purpose-of-prayer/) - The Missional Purpose of Prayer (Luke/Acts) - What is the purpose of prayer, according to the Bible? Hint: it has something to do with a mission-empowering retreat.
- [The Biblical Posture of Prayer (Luke 18:9-14)](https://craigthiessen.com/the-biblical-posture-of-prayer-luke-189-14/) - The Biblical Posture of Prayer (Luke 18:9-14) - Posture is more foundational to prayer than content. What kind of heart posture is God looking for?
- [Word Reframed: Sin, the Deadly Detour (Genesis 3:1-13)](https://craigthiessen.com/word-reframed-sin-the-great-detour-genesis-31-13/) - Word Reframed: Sin, the Deadly Detour (Genesis 3:1-13) - What was the nature of the first sin? And why did it represent such a detour for all of humanity?
- [World Reframed: The Holiness of Work (Genesis 1-2)](https://craigthiessen.com/world-reframed-the-holiness-of-work-genesis-1-2/) - World Reframed: The Holiness of Work (Genesis 1-2) - Is work just a means to an end? Is it our identity? Or is it a God-given gift with the capacity for holiness?
- [World Reframed: Sabbath and Technology (Genesis 2:1-3)](https://craigthiessen.com/world-reframed-sabbath-and-technology-genesis-1-2/) - World Reframed: Sabbath and Technology (Genesis 2:1-3) - The busyness of our technological world wars against real life. We need to rediscover Sabbath rest.
- [World Reframed: Science and the Bible (Genesis 1-2)](https://craigthiessen.com/world-reframed-science-and-faith-genesis-1-2/) - World Reframed: Science and the Bible (Genesis 1-2) - Are science and faith opponents? What does the Bible really say about how the world was made?
- [World Reframed: Who is God? (Genesis 1-2)](https://craigthiessen.com/world-reframed-god-genesis-1-2/) - World Reframed: Who is God? (Genesis 1-2) - Genesis 1-3 - There are a lot of ideas about the nature of God. What clues do Genesis 1-2 give us about the truth?
- [World Reframed: Enter the Curse (Genesis 3:14-24)](https://craigthiessen.com/world-reframed-enter-the-curse-genesis-314-24/) - World Reframed: Enter the Curse (Genesis 3:14-24) - Why is there brokenness in the world? What are the consequences of the curse of sin?

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- [Division](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/division/)
- [The Chosen](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/the-chosen/)
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- [Fulfillment](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/fulfillment/)
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- [Peter's sermon](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/peters-sermon/)
- [Resurrection](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/resurrection/)
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- [Welsh revival](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/welsh-revival/)
- [Acts 2:42](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/acts-242/)
- [Church growth](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/church-growth/)
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- [Baptism](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/baptism/)
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- [Peter and John](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/peter-and-john/)
- [God's timing](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/gods-timing/)
- [Acts 3](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/acts-3/)
- [Life and death](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/life-and-death/)
- [Choice](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/choice/)
- [Refreshment](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/refreshment/)
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- [1 Corinthians 12](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/1-corinthians-12/)
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- [Underground church](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/underground-church/)
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- [Persecution](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/persecution/)
- [Spiritual warfare](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/spiritual-warfare/)
- [Acts 4:32-37](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/acts-432-37/)
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- [Tithing](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/tithing/)
- [Sacrificial giving](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/sacrificial-giving/)
- [Foundations](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/foundations/)
- [Ananias and Sapphira](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/ananias-and-sapphira/)
- [Acts 5](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/acts-5/)
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- [Knowledge](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/knowledge/)
- [Acts 6:1-7](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/acts-61-7/)
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- [Leadership](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/leadership/)
- [Equipping](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/equipping/)
- [Crisis averted](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/crisis-averted/)
- [The State of The Church](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/the-state-of-the-church/)
- [Acts 8:1-25](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/acts-81-25/)
- [Second blessing](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/second-blessing/)
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- [Believer](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/believer/)
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- [Eunuch](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/eunuch/)
- [Isaiah 56](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/isaiah-56/)
- [Acts 9](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/acts-9/)
- [Saul](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/saul/)
- [Conversion](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/conversion/)
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- [Opposition](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/opposition/)
- [Church attendance](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/church-attendance/)
- [GenZ](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/genz/)
- [Hope](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/hope/)
- [Media](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/media/)
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- [Aeneas](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/aeneas/)
- [Tabitha](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/tabitha/)
- [Dorcas](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/dorcas/)
- [Paralysis](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/paralysis/)
- [Cornelius](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/cornelius/)
- [Food laws](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/food-laws/)
- [Calling](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/calling/)
- [Leviticus](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/leviticus/)
- [Politics](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/politics/)
- [Millennials](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/millennials/)
- [Church and state](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/church-and-state/)
- [Acts 10](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/acts-10/)
- [Census](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/census/)
- [Canada](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/canada/)
- [British Columbia](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/british-columbia/)
- [Nominal Christianity](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/nominal-christianity/)
- [Remnant](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/remnant/)
- [James 1:1-4](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/james-11-4/)
- [Joyful](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/joyful/)
- [Trials](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/trials/)
- [James](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/james/)
- [Suffering](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/suffering/)
- [Race](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/race/)
- [Endurance](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/endurance/)
- [Doubt](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/doubt/)
- [James 1](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/james-1/)
- [Wisdom](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/wisdom/)
- [Father](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/father/)
- [Bible](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/bible/)
- [God's Word](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/gods-word/)
- [Listening](https://craigthiessen.com/tag/listening/)