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    • Hearing God in Conversation
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    • Hearing God Online Course
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Pride

When Success Fails

June 23, 2021 by Sam Williamson

Twenty-five years ago, a client of mine became president of his company. It happened through a fluke (he was a mid-level manager), good luck, and a …

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Try Confession Without Repentance

June 17, 2020 by Sam Williamson

Several years ago, I repented to God for something small. I hadn’t stolen candy from a baby, oppressed a widow, or coveted a neighbor’s cow. I had …

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Self-Deception

August 22, 2017 by Sam Williamson

I once visited an executive at a Christian publishing house. He wondered aloud how he should counsel an employee of his who was pregnant out of …

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When Success Turns Sour

May 24, 2016 by Sam Williamson

Fifteen years ago, a client of mine became president of his company. It all came about through a fluke (he was a mid-level manager), good luck, and a …

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Fifty Shades of Denial

February 24, 2015 by Sam Williamson

I’m not surprised that bondage/sadomasochistic sex is practiced. I’m surprised that we are no longer embarrassed. Everyone has embarrassing …

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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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