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Why Do So Many Walk Away From The Christian Faith?
In a recent blogpost, the Scottish church planter, Mez McConnell writes… “I remember vividly my early days in the church. Everything was new and fresh. There was a large young people’s group and there was a real buzz, about the place. It was exciting being a Christian around people like that. It made church seem… Continue reading
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Die Empty
In the opening to his book, Die Empty, author Todd Henry writes about the artist, designer, and urban planner Candy Chang who… “…transformed an abandoned home in her new Orleans neighborhood into a living work of art. She had recently lost someone she cared for deeply, and was reflecting on the meaning of life and what… Continue reading
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Life Without My iPhone
About two weeks ago, I sent in my iPhone for repairs; the port for power connecting had begun working only intermittently. Happily, however, I didn’t have to do without: the folks at U.S. Cellular gave me a old fashioned flip-phone replacement. Honestly, I thought it would be a good experience. Sort of a forced unplugging, you know…going back to ancient… Continue reading
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Why We Can’t Do Without the Local Church
Many years ago, a dear college friend of mine went off to be a missionary in Japan, a country where the majority of the people had hearts of stone. While Japan is not a closed country, the gospel has made very little progress over the centuries; my friend labored in this hard land for the better part of two… Continue reading
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Predestination, Election and God’s Desire for All to be Saved
So, here’s an easy topic today, huh? How are we to understand this verse… This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:3-4 (ESV) in light of this verse… For those… Continue reading
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Ashley Madison and the Secrets of Your Soul
AshleyMadison.com is in the news. If you hadn’t heard, it’s the go-to website for married folks interested in a “discreet encounter”. The tagline is “Life is short. Have an affair,” and in the fine print, it says, “Ashley Madison is the most recognized and reputable married dating company.” (By the way, you’re supposed to laugh out loud at the… Continue reading
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Pray for Me
I don’t think I usually ask the church to pray for me. And maybe that’s just…dumb. Oh, I’ll fill in the Friendship Register at church with a prayer request sometimes, though the pace of the service and my responsibilities keep me from it many weekends. But I don’t think I turn to fellow brothers and… Continue reading
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Planned Parenthood and the Second Coming
Anyone who considers himself a sinner should be glad for the many pictures of Gentle Jesus in Scripture. For instance… “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will… Continue reading
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Pray This Prayer…
2 Thessalonians chapter 1 has a prayer that I have been praying off and on for over 2 decades: To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, so that the name of… Continue reading
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Eating Pizza With Jesus
One Sunday night, early on in my college days at the University of Illinois, when University Food Service was closed up tight and friends were scarce and my roommate was gone, I ordered a pizza which I determined to “eat with Jesus.” That’s about all I can say about that evening, except that I remember sitting across from the pizza… Continue reading
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