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Words of Wisdom From Francis Schaeffer on his Centennial Birthday
It came to my attention that Francis Schaeffer was born exactly 100 years ago today. Here is a very timely quotation from this influential figure in Christianity: We as Bible-believing evangelical Christians are locked in a battle. This is not … Continue reading
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How I Wish I’d Responded to Jefferson Bethke
Yesterday I wrote a hastily worded response to Jefferson Bethke’s viral video on Jesus and religion. Now I realize that had I taken more time over my thoughts, I probably would have written that response differently. It might have looked … Continue reading
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Devotional Thought: “I Like You”
Some kids are tough to raise because they don’t particularly care whether they’re pleasing their parents or not. They do what they want when they want. Who cares whether Mommy and Daddy are happy with me? I’m happy with me, … Continue reading
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A Thought On Steve Jobs and Abortion
In the wake of Steve Jobs’ death, people reflecting on his vast legacy have been pointing out that he was adopted. His biological father was a Syrian immigrant who met his mother when they were both students. She became pregnant … Continue reading
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A Word On Gay Christians in Ministry, or Music Ministry, or Gospel Music Ministry
A lot of discussion has been had about this particular topic recently. There is much to say about it, but instead of saying everything that could be said, let me offer just a word or two. First, the annoying thing … Continue reading
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Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor’s Ox, Nor His NQC Ticket
What does it mean to covet? I’ve always had a general idea of “coveting” as “wishing you could have or enjoy something someone else has or enjoys.” But I think that general notion can be separated into two very different … Continue reading
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September 11th Was Not a Tragedy
Everybody else will probably be asking “Where were you?” so I’ve decided I’ll do something a little different for the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Anybody who knows me knows that I have a passion for language—specifically, its proper use. One … Continue reading
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Watch Your Mouth
In the Church today, it’s apparently becoming narrow-minded to watch your mouth. I’ve seen Christians who look down on other Christians for thinking that language still matters. Some try to claim it’s all “a heart issue,” and the actual words … Continue reading
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Groveling to the World (or The Wishy-Washiness of Willow Creek)
I recently came across this message from Willow Creek’s Bill Hybels. Apparently Willow Creek wanted to invite Starbucks president Howard Schultz to come speak for a leadership seminar, but the constituency of Starbucks had other plans. Believing the church to … Continue reading
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Should Gospel Singers Preach at People?
This half of the week is going to be very busy for me this semester, so I’ve decided to write something today that will hopefully generate good discussion for a little while. The topic is preaching from the stage. Is … Continue reading →
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