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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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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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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…
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Sermon Plagiarism
Read more: Sermon PlagiarismRecently, there has been much talk about the SBC President Ed Litton plagiarizing sermons. What’s the big deal? It wasn’t long ago that I was made aware of many pastors that were caught doing the same, many of whom did not lose their jobs. It seems Big Eva is at odds with the gravity of…
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Love is Love?
Read more: Love is Love?We’ve all seen it everywhere; the signs that say “love is love.” It seems like every third car on the road bears the coexist bumper sticker. When I see these, my mind always goes to the same place and I just keep thinking to myself, what does that even mean? Who is defining this love?…
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God’s Will (Part 2): Our Game Plan
Read more: God’s Will (Part 2): Our Game PlanIn my previous article, God’s Will (Part 1): Theologically & Practically, we discussed the Biblical view of God’s will. However, in this article, I want us to have a game plan for those decisions that aren’t as easy. What do we do when there isn’t a chapter and verse that explicitly explains what to do?…
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3 Reasons Why I Left the Mega-Church
Read more: 3 Reasons Why I Left the Mega-ChurchIn 2000 years of Church history there have been many battles, but the most recent battle is for territory and turf. It seems that the franchise model of Churches have brought competition in evangelicalism. Most awana programs, youth groups, and young adult programs have been sucked up by the business model of mega-Churches. The issue…
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K-LOVE Christianity
Read more: K-LOVE ChristianityEveryone has come across the Christian radio station K-love at one time or another. You’ll hear the sappy lyrics of Corey Ashbury’s “Reckless Love” and 7eventh Time Down’s “Just Say Jesus.” You’ll probably keep scanning through the channels without a second thought. For those who claim to follow Christ, the radio has become a source…
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