Author Archives: Arron
Truth Wins! A Message in Response to Reading Rob Bell’s, Love Wins
A preacher named Rob Bell recently released a book entitled, Love Wins. I find it troubling because I don’t think Rob is telling the truth when he strongly suggests that… Continue reading
Have a Wonder-Full Week!
In Acts 2:43 we read that the first believers were filled with “awe.” With what emotions are you regularly filled as you follow Christ? Be honest. Which of the following emotions do you experience during most weeks? Fear? Hope? Depression? Joy? Anger? Happiness? Desperation? Inspiration? Exhaustion? Optimism? Worry? Wonder? Yes, “wonder.” When was the last [...]
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Why I’m Switching to the ESV and Why I’m Not Changing the Declaration of Independence
I’ve used the New International Version of the Bible since college. Before that I was a New American Standard user, but when I was a freshman at Florida Christian College we all received copies of the NIV (1984 ed). I still have and use that Bible. It’s full of almost 25 years worth of notes, [...]
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Thoughts on God and Foot Odor
I’m studying Exodus for a series we’re doing at Journey called, Crossings. During this series we’re looking at some of the key events before, during, and after the Israelites’ crossing of the Red Sea and their crossing into the Promised Land. In Exodus 3:4,5 we read: God called to him out of the bush, “Moses, [...]
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Good Confession
Recently, I was studying I John and was struck by a powerful promise God makes us regarding sin and confession. I John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. What an amazing promise. If we confess our sins, God [...]
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So You Want to Write a Book?
I first ran this post in 2007 and it has been one of my most popular posts. I’m reposting it because–about once a month–I get asked about the process for writing a book and this is still my best answer. Enjoy! —————- This post is different from what I usually write, but it’s a new [...]
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Why Attendance Counts?
We try to accurately count every person who attends Journey Christian Church every weekend. Why? I haven’t always been able to answer that question. Yes, I know why we count… We count because we want to know how many people are attending our services. We count because we want to know “how we’re doing.” We [...]
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