Aug 12
The prophet Hosea wrote that Israel was sowing the wind and would reap the whirlwind (Hos. 8:7). The powerful and evocative image convicts Israel of having sown what was worthless and profitless, and thus reaping the same with interest. The harvest to follow would be one of violence and destruction! When I see the current …
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Jul 10
A mother in England is suing a British Hospital for “wrongful birth” desiring $250,000 for the cost of raising the child. Her son was born with Down Syndrome, she claims the hospital did not provide her with the proper screening as she desired an abortion. The child is now four years old! She was reported …
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Feb 21
She was new to town. My wife struck up a personal conversation with her welcoming her to town. Soon into the conversation my wife invited her to worship with us. Her invitation was quickly rebuffed, as the kind mother of young children said something like, “I don’t like the Bible Belt culture and I’m not …
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Nov 13
I was listening in on two electricians talking about installing a doorbell. One experienced electrician said he needed to be reminded how to do it, because it had been so long since he installed one. They remarked that “no one” gets a doorbell on new construction homes anymore. Another mutual friend was overhearing this conversation …
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May 03
Church attendance figures across our nation continue to decline. Roughly 17-20% of Americans attend a Christian church on a given Sunday. Only 23-25% attend a church service 3 out of every 8 Sundays.¹ Churches are struggling to maintain their relevancy in a fast-paced culture. With the world at our finger-tips and our schedules full, church …
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Apr 10
What has been the most quoted Bible passage of all-time? The most quoted passage of Scripture today is probably John 3:16. But when considering the scope of human history since Christ walked the earth, I believe the Lord’s Prayer found in Matthew 6:9-13 is likely it! The model prayer taught by Christ to his disciples …
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Mar 27
In America we prize independence. We celebrate our nation’s independence each 4th of July. We conquered the West because of our independent spirit. This attitude has trickled down to our personal identity and relationships. We value independent men and women. We teach our your girls and boys to be independent from others. We say, …
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Nov 27
Our culture is sending so many mixed messages. Each day contains a story about sexual misconduct. Another high profile leader is accused of inappropriate actions toward a woman. In worse stories, extra-marital affairs or tales involving prostitutes are sadly all too common. The politically correct view is to condemn these inappropriate acts. The world demands …
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Oct 04
Are you shaking your head in disbelief? Mass shootings seem to be a weekly news item. On September 24th, peaceful worshippers of Christ were assaulted as they were ending their service at the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Antioch, Tennessee. One lady was killed and six others were injured. The carnage would have been …
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Sep 27
Is it me or does it seem that everyone is offended nowadays? People are offended by all kinds of things from decorations to beliefs. While we are all entitled to our own opinions and right to be offended, it sure seems to me that it has gotten out of hand. “I am offended!” has become …
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