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Pouring out your heart

Why Do We Flee from A Sense Of Emptiness?

October 23, 2012 by Sam Williamson

[To listen to a reading of this article, click here.] Last Sunday night was a dark night. I woke in the dark, thinking dark thoughts, unable to stop …

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How Do We Face The Struggles Of Life?

September 18, 2012 by Sam Williamson

Today didn’t go as planned. Not even close. Our dog Puzzle didn’t eat a bite on Sunday. I woke up today (Monday) to find two large pools of diarrhea …

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Hearing God and Reflection

April 3, 2012 by Sam Williamson

Thirty years ago I lived and worked in London with several other men. We were involved in campus ministry and the charismatic renewal. One …

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Confession before Repentance: Pausing in the moment

January 31, 2011 by Sam Williamson

Most people understand that some sort of repentance powers the process through which we restore broken relationships. But God has been speaking to me …

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Pouring out our hearts to God

June 30, 2010 by Sam Williamson

When we are taught to pray, many of us are taught about praise, thanksgiving, confession, etc. But the Psalms show—and we see it in …

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I write Beliefs of the Heart to grow our intimacy with God, to help us all examine our deepest heart-beliefs. I am an orthodox believer, meaning my theology is consistent with Christian beliefs through the centuries. In fact, I believe that our current cultural moment clouds our beliefs, so we must continually examine our current,

 fashionable beliefs–which are often unquestioned–in light of scriptural truth. I live in Brooklyn, MI, USA, with my wife. We have four grown children and an ever increasing number of grandchildren.

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