Tag Archives: Church

Hearing the “Voice” of God

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Tim Farley

How many times have you heard someone say “God told me to  (fill in the blank) “?  I am not talking about the crazy person who says that God told him to blow up a day care center.  It is … Continue reading →

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Free Book from John MacArthur

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Tim Farley

Okay, so I have not posted in a few weeks.  I realize that this is no way to maintain my readers, so I do apologize.  I am trying to do better, but responsibilities at my new ministry take up much … 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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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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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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2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 – Can Christians ever partner with unbelievers?

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Tim Farley

2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 reads: Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers.  For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness?  Or what fellowship has light with darkness?  What accord has Christ with Belial?  Or what portion does a believer share with an … Continue reading →

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Have you signed the Manhattan Declaration?

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Tim Farley

Have you / will you sign the Manhattan Declaration?  If you are not familiar with it, please take the time to read through it.  It is not very long and it is sure to be discussed a great deal in … Continue reading →

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