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Ethics: 1. How did we get into this mess?*

TweetI suppose we ought to first of all ask the question “Are we in an ethical mess?” For some, the answer may be a quick “yes” and for others it may be a quick “no”. For many, there may be contrary arguments as to what constitutes the “mess”. After all, if one’s trash can be [...] Continue reading

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Rape or Incest?

“I don’t want to carry that baby to term. It reminds me of the horrible experience which brought it about. I want it out of me!” What can I say? Continue reading

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The Futility of Facebook

What’s the deal Facebook????? For in my inner being I delight in God’s way; but I see another way at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me. What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Continue reading

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Faith Under Fire: Christian Ethics in the Workplace (Part 2 of 2)

Do your principles have price tags? For some the price is as low as some stolen ink pens from the office supply closet. For others, it’s millions of dollars stolen from hard-earned pension plans. Some would say that one is okay while the other is hei… Continue reading

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This Damned Generation?

A culture died off in one generation. This was no ordinary culture, either. This was a culture which thrived under the protection and blessings of the One God, the one whose name is “Jealous.” (Exodus 34:14) Continue reading

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“Death Metal” and Serious Unclean Spirit Infestation

Have you ever heard of "Death Metal" as a music genre?  I never did until recently when it entered my life. 

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President Obama not an obvious follower of Christ? Join the club.

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. Continue reading

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