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I am a Christian, husband, father, pastor, professor, & teacher who wants to help fellow pilgrims on our way to the Heavenly City.
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Not Everyone is God’s Child
People like to say, “Everyone is a child of God.” However, although this statements makes it way into American religious-sentimentality, it is not what the Bible teaches. The Bible is clear that, far from being God’s beloved children, all people … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, children, cross, father, fatherhood, gospel, jesus, love
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The Saturday Post(s)
Can I Marry for Looks? A thoughtful look at an often asked question. God is at Work in Japan. Exciting stuff! Suicidal Thoughts on Suicide. “I have needed to write this ever since the death of Robin Williams. Every public … Continue reading
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Tagged books, children, counseling, cross, fatherhood, kids, marriage, missions, oprah, parenting, parents, sin, suicide
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An Instructive Conversation
Here is an exercise for all of us. Watch the 6 minute video (provided by Wretched Radio) below and ask yourself, “What does this video reveal?” Here are some of the takeaways I got. Parroting Cultural Cliches. “There are so many … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, theology, todd friel, youth, youth ministry
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For Those That Don’t Feel Connected at Church
Have you been attending your church without ever connecting with others in a significant way? Does your fellowship at church consist of no more than a few small conversations on a Sunday followed by a week of no contact? If so, … Continue reading
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Tagged church, church membership, church service, erik raymond, fellowship, local church, love
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An Abortion Conversation
In excellent article about abortion, Greg Koukl imagines a very helpful conversation between a pro-life person and pr0-choice person. “The government shouldn’t tell me what I can do with my own body.” “Should the government be allowed to control your body concerning … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
Is It Sinful for Unmarried Folk to Make Out? We know the world says it’s ok, but does the Scripture? A note: if you don’t like what is said, make sure you have biblical reasons why. Also, take time to read … Continue reading
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Tagged babies, dating, heaven, joel osteen, marriage, prosperity gospel, relationship, relationships, sex, sexual immorality, sickness, theology
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Three Powerful Ways to Pastor Your Children
Two days ago I spoke of three bad strategies I see parents take in shepherding their children. Today, I’d like to talk about three simple, but powerful, ways I have seen parents work to shepherd their children. As with most of life’s best practices, … Continue reading
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Tagged bruce ware, children, kids, love, parenting, parents, pastor, shepherd
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What If My Bible Reading Doesn’t Affect Me?
I don’t know if you have had this experience or not, but there have been times in my life where I was somewhat underwhelmed by what I was gaining from my own personal Bible study. I would think, “Although I … Continue reading
How Not to Spiritually Shepherd Your Children
As a youth pastor, I have seen a wide spectrum of parents and their unique parenting strategies. Some have been good. Some have been bad. Some have been down right ugly. Although I don’t have any kids of my own and, therefore, have no … Continue reading
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How to Slow Down Your Speeding Heart (Three Ways to Prepare for Prayer)
You’ve probably felt it like I have. You sit down with Bible in hand; cup of steaming hot coffee to your right. The pen is ready and maybe there’s even a journal close by. Everything is in place for you … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, communion, david macintyre, devotion, discipline, heart, prayer, self discipline, worship
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