Aug 26
You want to start a discussion, or maybe I should say an argument, then get off on the topic of worship. People have strong convictions about worship. Worship is quite possibly the hardest thing we as mere mortal humans ever try to do! Worship is so connected to our faith and what we do in …
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Aug 25
With the Supreme Court’s recent decision legalizing same-sex marriage throughout the United States churches must consider protecting themselves and their staff. Churches that hold to the Biblical doctrine that marriage is defined as being between a man and a woman find themselves at odds to many in our culture. The concern is that same-sex couples …
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Aug 12
Guest Post Introduction: Adam Faughn This is a Guest Post by a fellow blogger Adam Faughn. Adam has been blogging for many years and does an excellent job. You can read his blog as well as other family members’ posts at their site “A Legacy of Faith.” Check out their website as they have all …
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Jul 15
I didn’t post any last week, as it was a difficult week of tragedy for our family. My first cousin, Brandon Daniels lost his wife in a tragic car accident on the way to Horizons camp at FHU. Brandon and I grew up together and went to Freed-Hardeman together back in 1994. They have two …
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Jul 12
We have been asked to start a new week of church camp at West Kentucky Youth Camp located near Marion, Kentucky. We have agreed to this new ministry. I have never directed a youth camp week, but have enjoyed camp and believe it is a great way to build faith in young people. This camp …
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Jun 30
Evangelism is not optional! We as Christians focus on the reasons people are not responding. We defeat ourselves before Satan even has to by our negative self-talk. We come up with the reasons why we cannot evangelize. But we must realize what is at stake with our choice to evangelize! 1. The Blood of Christ! Jesus …
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May 27
Israel was weak. So weak the Philistines had taken over Bethlehem, the home of David. David had fled to a cave stronghold just west of Bethlehem. While in this cave, David longs for the peace, comfort, and blessings of home. He states he wishes he could drink from the well by the gate of Bethlehem. …
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May 13
This is a special guest post by my friend Mark Ray. Mark preaches at the Benton Church of Christ in Benton Kentucky. He is the author of a book on marriage I am teaching now and recommend for your use. He also has a web presence at www.markdray.wordpress.com. He has lots of excellent resources on …
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May 12
It is graduation time again, which means for lots of rural churches their home-grown kids will be gone soon. Most will not return except for visits. They go off to school, fall in love, and settle down in large cities where jobs are located. This is the case for most of the kids I grew …
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Apr 30
The church has its problems, the main ones are called, “you and I.” But the church is the beautiful, blood-bought body of Christ on earth.¹ It is the most important work on the earth, because it is focused on saving souls for eternity. Yet the church is often attacked by cynics who have a negative …
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