Tag Archives: Christianity

God has Created. God has Spoken. God has Acted.

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Tim Farley

First, let me apologize for not writing for some time.  I have been busy settling into my new ministry.  As I get into more of a routine, I will begin posting more regularly (probably 1 or 2 times per week). I … Continue reading →

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Defining “Missions”

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Tim Farley

A couple of days ago, a friend and former student of mine asked me for my understanding of missions.  He acknowledged that the question was a bit vague, but it was his intent to leave the question in broad terms. … Continue reading →

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A New Beginning…

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Tim Farley

Tonight, my family spends its last night in Ohio.  Tomorrow morning, we load up our moving truck and head to our new ministry in a small town outside of Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Rachel and I are very excited about what lies ahead and we … Continue reading →

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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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John Piper on Infant Death

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Tim Farley

John Piper believes that infants who die go to heaven.  I posted my thoughts on this topic not too long ago in a post titled Do Babies Go to Heaven? .  In my post, I used the character of God and … Continue reading →

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How much Religious Freedom do We Have?

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Tim Farley

Today, Jeff and Marci Beagley of Oregon were each sentenced to 16 months in prison for practicing their religion.  It seems that the Beagleys and their church, Followers of Christ in Oregon City, believe in “faith healing”.  Instead of seeking traditional medical … Continue reading →

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Free audiobooks from Piper and Bonhoeffer

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Tim Farley

In celebration of the upcoming Easter holiday, Christianaudio.com is giving away two great audiobooks this month.  Just head over to the site and follow the instructions to download Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s The Cost of Discipleship and John Piper’s Fifty Reasons Why Jesus … Continue reading →

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It’s good for Tiger, but not for me

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Tim Farley

Much has been written and discussed about the recent confession of Tiger Woods.  Was it sincere?  Did he do it because he was forced?  Was it just an attempt to limit the damage to his financial empire?  The debate goes on and … Continue reading →

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So, why are Millennials leaving the Church?

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Tim Farley

Millennials, those 18 to 29 years old, are less likely to attend church than those in previous generations.  One may conclude that this generation is more secular than their parents and grandparents, but a recent report says this assumption is … Continue reading →

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Are we better off without Sunday school?

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Tim Farley

A couple of weeks ago I was given a book to read.  The book, Already Gone, was written by Ken Ham (Answers in Genesis founder) and Britt Beemer.  It explores why so many children who are raised in the church … Continue reading →

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