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Category Archives: Christian Life
When Saying “The Word”
In our culture, there’s an increasing amount of those incorporating secular ideas and philosophy into their “spiritual” beliefs. In regards to that, I was recently reminded of an amazing tidbit: In the city of Ephesus around the year 500 BC … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Christian, Christian Life, Christianity, church, Devotional, Devotions, faith, Pastors, Prayer
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Truth Among the Meltdowns and Tantrums
Much has been said about the election. Ok, that’s an understatement, much crying and gnashing of teeth has been going on in some circles since the election. Within the Christian community the comments have also reflected many viewpoints. Unfortunately, some … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christian, Christian Life, Christianity, faith, Leadership, Pastors, Prayer
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Selective Outrage in Christian Circles is Driving Me Nuts
I haven’t posted much about the election, but the selective outrage within Christian circles compels me to. Some are saying they can’t possibly vote for Donald Trump since they’re a person of conscience and principle (even if it means Hillary … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christianity, church, Conservative, faith, Pastors, Prayer
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Influence
When it comes to influence, there’s a lot of voices speaking about method, style, tone, and strategy through a never-ending supply of books, conferences, and social platforms. And when you narrow the subject to Christian influence, it looks much the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Life, Daily Devotions
Tagged Bible, Christian, Christian blogs, Christian Life, Christianity, church, Devotional, Devotions, faith, Leadership, Pastors, Prayer
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On this Hillary Business…
Let’s dispense with the niceties…she’s corrupt. That’s not news, but it’s most unfortunate that the reputation and integrity of the FBI has now been tarnished too. With that being said, there are two things this newest Clinton scandal has brought … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christian blogs, Christian Life, Christianity, church, faith, Pastors
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WARNING: Genuine Christianity May Cause a Riot
Brace yourself…I’m about to drop an over-used word on you…”blessed”. Yep, in today’s language it can mean anything one considers a favorable development, but in the context of scripture it carried more significance. It was the difference between receiving an inheritance … Continue reading
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On the Question of Peace
In preparation for our Men’s Bible Study, I read this painfully, spot-on quote regarding the church in America. Ironically it was written in 1948 and has never been truer: “Right now we are in an age of religious complexity. The simplicity … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christian blogs, Christian Life, Christianity, church, faith, hope, Pastors, Prayer
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Where Hope Lives
Does your spirit need a lift today? Consider this; there’s a passage of scripture that’s a virtual door to a room filled with eternal optimism. No, it’s not a place where everything gets suddenly fixed, it’s a place where hope … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Life, Daily Devotions
Tagged Bible, Christian, Christian blogs, Christian Life, Christian Parenting, Christianity, church, Devotional, Devotions, faith, hope, Pastors, Prayer
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Squirrels are Punks (re-post)
I know there are things about squirrels I should appreciate, but to be honest, they’re punks. I mean, try to spend a few moments out on the deck reading and see what happens. Recently I did, and as usual here … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christian blogs, Christian Life, Christian Parenting, Christianity, Devotional, Devotions, faith, hope, Leadership, Pastors, Prayer
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An Open Letter to Christian Leaders
Lately, it seems like the cultural erosion has turned into a mudslide, and tolerance is the new litmus test for spiritual validation. And with so much being sacrificed on the altar of political correctness, what are we to do as … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christian Life, Christianity, church, faith, Leadership, Pastors, Prayer
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A Simple Challenge on this National Day of Prayer
Today is officially known as the National Day of Prayer (first Thursday of May since 1952). I would like to issue a friendly challenge as a way of celebrating the awesome privilege of prayer. Here it is: Choose 2 (or … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, church, faith, NationalDayofPrayer, Pastors, Prayer, TheNationalDayofPrayer
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Social-Issue Sucker-Punches
With “tolerance” becoming the new litmus test for public legitimacy, perhaps you’re feeling a little intimidated these days. If so, a few quick thoughts on the matter may help when the next verbal “sucker-punch” comes along at the workplace or family … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Christian Life
Tagged apologetics, Bible, Bible Study, Christian, Christian blogs, Christian Life, Christian Parenting, Christianity, church, faith, God, Jesus, Parenting, Pastors, Prayer
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Before the Cross was Gold, it was Rugged
The cross is a familiar object. It’s been fashioned into jewelry, wall art, and various household trinkets, but before it was gold (or silver, etc.), it was rugged. I. It was rugged by design As a symbol – The Romans … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Christian, Christian blogs, Christian Life, Christianity, church, Devotional, Devotions, Easter, faith, God, Good Friday, Jesus, Pastors, Prayer
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“Voices”
In our “connected” world, voices abound. In the first century, there was also a mixture of voices calling out. Even though there wasn’t electronic social media, the confusion was real all the same. For a disciple, Jesus gave an illustration … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Christian, Christian blogs, Christian Life, Christianity, church, Devotional, Devotions, faith, God, hope, Jesus, Pastors, Prayer
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“Shamgar”
Thought about the guy Shamgar much lately? And now you’re thinking, “Who is that?” Well, he was one of the Judges of Israel like Samson and Gideon. However, he rarely makes the cut for children’s Sunday School lessons because the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Christian, Christian blogs, Christian Dads, Christian Life, Christian Parenting, Christianity, church, Devotional, faith, God, hope, Marriage & Family, Pastors, Prayer
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What can you declare today?
Sometimes along the journey, there are moments when I have to stop to ponder what I know to be true, and simply declare it. It’s the times when circumstances get confusing, disappointment comes, or doubt creeps in. Life is full of … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Christian, Christian blogs, Christian Life, Christian Parenting, Christianity, church, Devotional, faith, God, hope, Leadership, Love, Pastors, Prayer
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More Than Silence at Ground Zero – (Revisited)
With the significance of today and the “wheels coming off” of our nation’s bus, I thought back to this moment. I must confess – I needed the reminder… — Post from 9/11/13 — Today, with a moment of silence our country remembers the terrible events … Continue reading
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Tagged 9/11, Bible, Bible Study, Christian, Christian blogs, Christian Dads, Christian Life, Christian Parenting, Christianity, church, Devotional, faith, freedom, God, hope, Leadership, liberty, Pastors, Patriotism, Prayer
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Have People Lost Their Ever-Loving-Mind?
Over the last few weeks, there’s been a number of news stories that make you wonder if some people have simply “lost-their-ever-loving-mind”. For example, commentators and politicians are blaming everything (but the shooter) for the terrible murder of the reporter … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Christian, Christian blogs, Christian Life, Christian Parenting, Christianity, church, faith, God, hope, Jesus, Leadership, Pastors, Prayer
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Is Chick-fil-A Now Immoral?
Did you know enjoying a tasty golden filet sandwich from Chick-fil-A fuels immorality? Well, according to some that’s exactly the case. Chick-fil-A was recently denied a permit by the City Council of Denver to open a location in the airport … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christian, Christian blogs, Christian Life, Christianity, church, faith, Pastors, Prayer
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Plain Talk is the Language of Common Sense
Whatever happened to “plain talk”? For generations, our culture was served well by leaders, teachers, pastors and parents who knew the value of “plain talk”. It wasn’t mean-spirited or hateful (at least most of the time), it was the pursuit of … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Christian, Christian blogs, Christian Dads, Christian Life, Christian Parenting, Christianity, church, Devotional, faith, God, Leadership, Marriage & Family, Parenting, Pastors, Prayer
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