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Preaching By Laughter
Helmut Thielicke: Fellowship with (God the Father) bestows joy…it grants power to sing out with that liberated and defiant laughter… If I am in league with the Conqueror, shouldn’t there be something of the humor of the Christian man in … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
The Theology of Donald Trump. Michael Horton sheds needed light: “Trump reveals, in short, that for many evangelicals, the word evangelical means something that many increasingly do not recognize as properly Christian, much less evangelical. Then again, if the working … Continue reading
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How to Deal with Skeptical Students Without Being a Jerk. There is some good wisdom here that can be applied across the board in dealing with people who may disagree with you. “As a professor, you don’t have to change the … Continue reading
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One, Necessary Duty
What is the most important duty for those who desire to love God and others well? Christine Hoover answers: At Christmas, I make caramelized popcorn as a gift for friends and neighbors. In order to perfect the caramel coating, the … Continue reading
School Yard Politics
I am not one for politics; let alone talking about them; even less writing about them. However, as Ecclesiastes has taught us, there is a time for everything. Don’t get your hopes up too high, this won’t be anything of … Continue reading
The Chief Rule of the Christian Life
St. Augustine: When a certain rhetorician was asked what was the chief rule in eloquence, he replied, ‘Delivery’; what was the second rule, ‘Delivery’; what was the third rule, ‘Delivery.’ So if you ask me concerning the precepts of the … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
Your Single Most Important Habit. “Negligence and chronic minimizing of the importance of corporate worship reveal something unhealthy and scary in our souls. Let’s resist it with fresh resolve. For our deep and enduring joy, there is simply no replacement … Continue reading
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You Are a Single Issue Voter
John Piper proves that everyone is a single-issue voter deep down: No endorsement of any single issue qualifies a person to hold public office. Being pro-life does not make a person a good governor, mayor, or president. But there are … Continue reading
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But Jesus Never Said Anything About Homosexuality. “If you’ve ever claimed that Scripture says homosexual behavior is a sin, there’s a good chance someone tried to correct you with, “Jesus never said anything about homosexuality.” It doesn’t matter what Bible … Continue reading
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Parents, Talk to Your Kids About Sex
Parents, if you don’t talk to your children about sex, someone else will – and who knows what they’ll say. Melissa Edgington gives some helpful pointers on how to start. If we start young, we can easily keep the conversation … Continue reading
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