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Life after Christmas
I’ve been thinking about Mary and Joseph “the-day-after”. The whole scene at the manger has always intrigued me, what with total strangers showing up to celebrate, only to leave and tell everyone in town about it. So what about the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christian, Christian Life, Christianity, Christmas, church, Devotional, faith, God, hope, Jesus, New Year's, Pastors
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That Feeling of Being Stuck in Your Walk
Recently, I came across a devotional (that also happens to be today’s reading) from Oswald Chamber’s “My Utmost for His Highest” and if you ever feel “stuck” in your walk with Christ, consider the following paragraph: “A saint is not … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christian, Christian Life, Christianity, Devotional, faith, God, hope, Jesus, Pastors, purpose
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It Happened on a Friday…
I love Fridays. They’re usually days filled with a sense of accomplishment and anticipation of good things ahead…but not so last week… On Friday, our nation was shocked by the news of a heinous act in Newtown, Ct. at Sandy Hook … Continue reading
Pop Culture is in the Toilet, Now What?
Build a commune and string up barbed wire? Hmmm, I admit there are days when it sounds tempting, but of course is the wrong answer. With atheism, homosexuality, and other agendas on the advance, what’s a Christian to do? Simply … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Christian Life
Tagged Bible, Christian Life, Christian Parenting, Christianity, faith, God, Psalm 1
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7 Ways to Minimize Regret
No one plans to have regrets and we all make mistakes, but can scripture help us minimize them? Absolutely! As followers of Christ, scripture gives guidance and here are 7 principles Solomon taught: 1. Be a Learner ”It is better to … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Christian, Christian Life, Christianity, church, Devotional, faith, God, wisdom
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“It’s not my fault!”
How often do you hear that? With kids…daily, but as adults we still catch ourselves saying it. Does the Bible address personal responsibility? The simple answer…yes. Consider a passage I call the “unbreakable law” from Galatians… “Do not be deceived, … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christian Life, Christianity, church, Devotional, faith, God
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Jehovah’s Witnesses – “The Working Religion”
Scenario: You’re busy cleaning out the garage on a Saturday morning and notice two well-dressed people going door-to-door on your street. Your neighbor seems interested and takes their material. Later, the neighbor asks your thoughts on their publication called “The … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics
Tagged apologetics, Christianity, faith, God, Religion, Spirituality
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Are Mormons Christians?
When having a spiritual conversation with a Mormon, the definition of Christianity can become a divisive point. So, what exactly are their beliefs? Let’s look at the history and major doctrines of their system to see how it lines up with scripture. I. … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, Christian Life, Christianity, faith, God, Jesus, Mormons, Religion, Spirituality
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Islam: What’s it all about?
Scenario: While talking to your co-worker, the subject of Christmas comes up. Since he’s a Muslim, you ask him his thoughts concerning it. He says he believes Jesus was a great prophet. How do you answer? Obviously, there are lots … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, Christian Life, Christianity, faith, God, Jesus, Spirituality
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Egg Rolls & Enlightenment
Series: Consider this… “A Conversational Defense of our Faith” Lesson 7: “Egg Rolls & Enlightenment” Scenario: During dinner at a Chinese restaurant your child asks, “What does the gold fat statue near the door mean?” How do you answer? Most of … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, Christian Life, Christianity, faith, God, Religion, Spirituality
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The Flood-Literal or Legend?
Series: Consider this… “A Conversational Defense of our Faith” Lesson #3: The Flood – Literal or Legend? Scenario: You’re in a conversation with someone about the Bible, and you begin to talk specifics. The person says, “Well, I choose a … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, Bible Study, Christian Life, Christianity, faith, God
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In the Beginning…is God Real?
Series: Consider this… “A Conversational Defense of our Faith” Lesson #1: In the Beginning…is God Real? Scenario: You’re at a family gathering, having a conversation with a grown niece’s boyfriend. The discussion turns to spiritual things, and when the subject … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, Bible, Christian, Christian Life, Christianity, faith, God
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