Author Archives: Tim Farley

Sexting: the latest teen cell phone craze

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Tim Farley

Hey parents.  Are you sure you want your teenager to have their own cell phone?  If so, are you sure you want to give them that unlimited texting package too? A recent survey suggests that a large number of teens and … Continue reading →

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While we’re at it, why not give them something to eat?

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Tim Farley

Missionaries in foreign countries often create the opportunity to share the gospel with people by first meeting the physical needs of the people they are trying to reach. They go in and offer food, medical care, and shelter to those … Continue reading →

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We criticize Burger King, but are we doing enough?

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Tim Farley

Burger King is being criticized for its latest add campaign.  Follow the link below to see a video that discusses the controversy. http://www.yahoo.com/s/1000014 While it may be true that Burger King could have been more sensitive to world hunger, we … Continue reading →

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Christianity Today Examines Newsweek’s Article on Gay Marriage

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Tim Farley

Hey everyone.  In my last post, I asked you what you thought of Newsweek’s article on gay marriage.  Well, here are two articles from Christianity Today that examine that article from a conservative Christian perspective.  The links are below.  http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2008/decemberweb-only/150-21.0.html http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2004/september/11.36.html Tell me … Continue reading →

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Newsweek enters the theological debate

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Tim Farley

It looks like Newsweek has decided to enter the theological debate concerning gay marriage.  Check out this story regarding the current issue’s cover story: http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/20081208/pl_politico/16305 Share your thoughts.  What do you think about Newsweek printing this article?  Would you be likely … Continue reading →

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We’re all sexual deviants

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Tim Farley

This post is to serve as a balance to my last three posts on homsexuality and gay marriage.  It is a reminder to all of us that we are all broken and in need of grace and forgiveness. Genesis chapters … Continue reading →

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Is gay marriage a “right”?

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Tim Farley

It is often argued that gay marriage is simply a matter of justice.  It is stated, “Just as it is wrong to discriminate against a person based upon color, gender, class, or ethnicity, it is also wrong to discriminate based … Continue reading →

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Christianity, Proposition 8 and Separation of Church and State

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Tim Farley

The Associated Press reports that a recent poll shows that religion is the primary reason for the gay marriage ban in California.  Lisa Leff of the Associated Press wrote in her article: The ban drew its strongest support from both … Continue reading →

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Am I intolerant if I believe gay marriage is wrong?

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Tim Farley

As I sat and listened to two college-age students discuss the outcome of the elections a few days ago, I was not surprised when I heard the conversation turn to Proposition 8.  (For those not in California, Proposition 8 was … Continue reading →

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The gospel: it’s bigger than us.

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Tim Farley

A wrong understanding of the gospel leads to an undervaluing of the earth.  A wrong understanding of the gospel leads us to thinking that the sole purpose for our existence is to “win souls” and that nothing else outside of … Continue reading →

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