Tag Archives: theology

Should Churches Discipline Members for Repeat Sins?

I plan to write a post concerning church discipline, but want to get your response to the question below first.  Please answer the poll and leave your comments if you desire.  Check back in a day or two for my … Continue reading

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Will Starve for Food

Those of you who normally read my site know that I do not often write about personal matters.  This site is primarily about discussing Christianity and how our Christian beliefs carry over into how we live our lives. One of … Continue reading

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Answers Concerning “Angels and Demons”

So, has the newest movie based on a Dan Brown novel, “Angels and Demons”, have you asking questions about Christianity?  Is someone you know asking you questions? Westminster Theological Seminary has an excellent website dedicated to answering questions raised by the movie.  Follow … Continue reading

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What MUST a Christian believe?

I recently read through a book written by Michael Wittmer, who is professor of systematic and historical theology at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary.  GRTS happens to be the seminary I earned my master’s degree from and Dr. Wittmer is one … Continue reading

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

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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Correction: Free Alistair Begg messages at Truth For Life

Yesterday, I wrote that Alistair Begg’s entire catalog of messages would be available at the Truth For Life website on May 11th.  Well they will be, but what I failed to tell you is that those messages will be free … Continue reading

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Free Alistair Begg messages at Truth For Life on May 11th

Correction (added May 6th):  Alistair’s entire catalog is available for free forever, not only on May 11th.  In fact, the entire catalog is available for free now.  May 11th is only the “official” launch date.  Go to the website now … Continue reading

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How should Christians think about professional sports?

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?

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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What do you know about poverty in the U.S.?

We often think that poverty and hunger only exist in other places of the world.  Surely, there cannot be many in the U.S. who these words apply to. Did you know: In 2007, 37.3 million people (12.5%) were in poverty. … Continue reading

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