August 26th, 2010
Christians are to judge disputes between members of the local body of believers so they can settle these disputes
Tags: 1 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Study, Christianity, Emerging Church, Life Skills, obey, Personal Management, Postmodernism, Theology
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August 25th, 2010
Then, it hit me. What would my statistic be among people who knew me, but did not know my background? What percentage of my acquaintances would know I am a Christian? I’m afraid, my numbers would probably be lower than Mr. Obama’s. Embarrassing to say? Of course.
Tags: Bible, Christian, Christianity, Life Skills, Personal Management, politics
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August 16th, 2010
The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Hate Crimes Act (the “Act”) makes it a federal crime to “willfully cause bodily injury to any person or, through the use of fire, a firearm, a dangerous weapon, or an explosive or incendiary device, attempt to cause bodily injury to any person, because of the actual or perceived religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability of any person.” Persons who violate this law may be imprisoned for up to 10 years, and may be assessed a monetary fine. Stricter penalties, including the death penalty, apply if death results from an offense.
Tags: Christianity, gospel, pastor, preacher
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August 16th, 2010
My family and I just got home from a two-week adventure in the Northwest. We spent the first week vacationing our way out to Portland for a speaking engagement. We camped at Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, stayed with friends in Boise, and spent three days in a beach house on the Oregon Coast (Gleneden Beach to [...]
Tags: Christianity, family, trust, Uncategorized
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April 30th, 2010
To be sure, we must also and always promote church growth, unity, and evangelism; but without a foundational and parallel emphasis on truth, the results will be counterfeit.
Tags: Bible Study, Christianity, Emerging Church, gospel, Postmodernism, Restoration Movement, weakness
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April 23rd, 2010
How do we help brothers and sisters who wrestle with obvious sin? Are we obligated to confront, talk, or even mention what we see? Or is that being judgmental?
Tags: Bible, Christianity, elders, Emerging Church, new testament, pastor, Postmodernism, weakness
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April 16th, 2010
The emergent church and its allies on the religious left are to Christianity what termites are to wood. They devour it from the inside out, little bit by little bit, and you don’t notice it until it’s too late–unless you look for the droppings
Tags: american history, Christianity, Emerging Church, gospel, obey, Theology
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April 16th, 2010
Phillip was born July 9, 1838 near Rome, PA. As many of his peers were, including the President, Abraham Lincoln…
Tags: american history, Christianity, family
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March 30th, 2010
Chris agreed, putting the covenant in the context of the non-aggression pact that Hitler signed with the Soviet Union so that he could attack Poland.
Tags: Christianity, Emerging Church, new testament, politics
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March 26th, 2010
Ron said, “And do you know why the heavens shout to welcome Jesus to Jerusalem?”
“No, why?” I asked.
Tags: Christianity, gospel, Holy Days, Lamb
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March 24th, 2010
The emergent church movement is a cult movement promoting another way and a false christ. Christians beware.
Tags: Bible, Christianity, heresy, heretic, heretical, new testament, old testament, Theology
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