Category Archives: Culture

If you could ask God for one thing…

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Tim Farley

I am preparing a sermon and need your input.  All you have to do is respond to the following question: “If you could ask God for one thing (and only one thing), what would you ask for?” Leave your response … Continue reading →

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What is True Martyrdom?

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Tim Farley

I found an insightful story from Forbes.com on the true meaning of martyrdom.  The article looks at the very different religious commitments of a Muslim and a Christian.  Here is an excerpt: This past Christmas Day brought us the stories … Continue reading →

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If you are not familiar with D. A. Carson, you should be

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Tim Farley

D. A. Carson is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.  He has written over 50 books and is perhaps the finest New Testament scholar around.  If you are not familiar with his work, you should be, especially if … Continue reading →

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Feel free to mix your religions. It’s the American way.

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Tim Farley

An interesting article appeared in Reuters today.  It shows some eye-opening statistics concerning American religious belief.  Have a read and then let me know what you think. DALLAS (Reuters Life!) – Although most Americans are Christian and many are devout … Continue reading →

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I wish Tim Tebow would be quiet and lose a few more games

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Tim Farley

Okay, so this is not a theological post, but it is about a topic near to my heart: college football.  As an Ohio State fan, I have come to strongly dislike (i.e. hate) the Florida Gators and all things SEC.  … Continue reading →

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Why Christian Student Should Have Been Suspended for Attending Prom

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Tim Farley

A student of a Christian high school in Findlay, Ohio was suspended from school for attending prom with his girlfriend who attends a public high school. It seems that the fundamentalist Baptist high school that Tyler Frost attends forbids dancing, … Continue reading →

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A Case for Justified Lying

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Tim Farley

This post is the follow-up to a previous entry where I asked, “Is it always wrong to lie?”  In the previous post I defined a lie as “an intentional deception” and then pointed out ways that we go about using … Continue reading →

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Over-Eating the Reason for Our Weight, Not Lack of Exercise

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Tim Farley

I recently posted an entry dealing with the obesity rate among Americans.  The post specifically dealt with a recent study that claims that 1-in-5 four year old children is physically obese. Well, another study claims that the U.S. obesity problem … Continue reading →

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How should Christians think about professional sports?

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Tim Farley

Okay, I have to begin by stating that I am a HUGE sports fan.  I especially love college and professional football.  I also enjoy Major League Baseball, but rarely ever watch it since the games are not televised on local … Continue reading →

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Is Christianity in America Changing?

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Tim Farley

Last month, Newsweek published a cover story titled “The End of Christianity in America.”  In the article, Jon Meacham cites recent statistics that show a decline in the number of people who are self-professed Christians.  It seems that in 1990, … Continue reading →

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