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Fight for Biblical Convictions: A Christian Lesson on Continuing Education
Read more: Fight for Biblical Convictions: A Christian Lesson on Continuing Education“You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them” – 2 Timothy 3:14 Paul addresses young Timothy by saying ‘You, however’, which contrasts the true Christian teacher to a selfish-worldly minded teacher who holds ‘to a form of godliness, although they have denied its…
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Did God Really Say…?: Asking the Right Questions to Get the Right Answers
Read more: Did God Really Say…?: Asking the Right Questions to Get the Right AnswersHow is a Christian to respond to illegal immigration? What is or is not appropriate to watch on TV? Can we let our children go to public school? Can you wear jeans to church? Is it OK for a wife or mother to work? Can a man serve in the military (or hold any other…
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8 Things to Think About
Read more: 8 Things to Think AboutAs 2022 approaches, a lot can be on our mind. We can be overwhelmed with expenses, diets, studies, work, etc. Why not think about 8 things that will bring joy and peace in our lives as Christians. In Philippians 4:8, Paul gives us a beautiful picture of the Christian mindset that seeks joy and peace.…
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A Strong Savior
Read more: A Strong SaviorIn this article I would like to examine the common phrase, “God will never give you more than you can handle.” I often hear people say this in response to someone losing a loved one or getting a bad health diagnosis. I never seem to understand why people think that this kind of phrase would…
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Christmas: A Time to Praise Mary or God? (Luke 1:28-42)
Read more: Christmas: A Time to Praise Mary or God? (Luke 1:28-42)Tis the season for praise and worship. As I was looking into the praises we sing at Christmas time, I was shocked to find a whole collection of praises to Mary called the Marian prayers. After 1050 AD, parts of the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) took Luke 1:28-42 to justify the ‘Hail Mary’ prayer, which…
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Fighting a Love of Money
Read more: Fighting a Love of MoneyThe Bible says a lot about money and possessions. As the holidays approach, we can find ourselves looking for the best Black Friday deals. I personally find myself looking for new appliances, and was reminded how easy it is to envy the possessions of others. I found myself asking whether I need a stainless steel…
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Preach the Gospel, Sometimes use Words?
Read more: Preach the Gospel, Sometimes use Words?The statement utilizes a godless and worldly standard on the believer to shut them up and make them more palatable to unbelieving people. Less people will get offended by a lifestyle they simply disagree with. It’s when we open our mouths that we truly become effective. Did Jesus simply walk around, healing people, feeding people,…
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Can Women Be Pastors (1 Tim. 2:12-14)?
Read more: Can Women Be Pastors (1 Tim. 2:12-14)?The topic of women pastors, teachers, elders, and executives in the Church has been controversial for years. In fact, I personally got saved at a Church that had women elders. I use to hear 1 sermon a month from the female elder and wonder ‘is this right’… ‘what does the Bible say about this’? I…
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The Modern Evangelical Assault on Sola Scriptura
Read more: The Modern Evangelical Assault on Sola ScripturaNo one ever plans to apostatize. A good, faithful Christian doesn’t go to sleep and then wake up the next day and walk away from the faith. It takes time, and there are a number of contributing factors. But before someone leaves the faith, they must either abandon, pervert, or weaken the Scriptures such that…
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Love Thy Neighbor?
Read more: Love Thy Neighbor?I recently attended my county board of education monthly meeting. Parents and community members came to discuss on whether to make masks optional or mandated for children in school. People spoke on each side of the argument. The lively debate sounded familiar to diatribes I’ve heard from some pastors and influential people in Christian circles…