Tag Archives: theology

Who Is Your Hero?

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Tim Farley

Apparently, for most Americans, Barack Obama is their hero.  Obama is followed by Jesus Christ, Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, Abraham Lincoln, John McCain, John F. Kennedy, Chesley Sullenberger, and Mother Teresa. This list is based on … Continue reading →

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A Christian Perspective on Mortgage Bailout

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Tim Farley

As talk of more government spending to help bail out struggling homeowners spreads, I have to admit I am pondering what it is going to mean for me, my children and even my grandchildren.  I know the money has to come from somewhere … Continue reading →

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“It’s Just A Song.”

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Tim Farley

You have heard the words before.  When questioning a teen about their musical preferences, they reply, “It’s just a song.”  They argue that they like the beat or the melody.  They say that the content of the lyrics does not … Continue reading →

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If we’re so unique, why do we all look and act the same?

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Tim Farley

How many churches have you either been a regular attender of or had the opportunity to visit in your life?  How much difference was there between the churches?  How much real difference was there?  I mean, I know some churches … Continue reading →

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Passages Taken Out of Context, Part II: Matthew 16:18

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Tim Farley

This is part two of my series on passages taken out of context.  The passage I am going to look at in this post is more misunderstood than taken out of context.  The reason I chose to discuss it here … Continue reading →

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To Christians Who Don’t Like the Church…

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Tim Farley

Dear Christian who does not like the Church: I have have read your books.  I have browsed your blog posts.  I have even sat and listened to your complaints.  In fact, I may even share some of your criticisms; the most … Continue reading →

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Passages Taken Out of Context, Part I: Acts 10:9-16

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Tim Farley

As I was reading today, I came across a Bible passage that is often misunderstood.  We often use this passage to say something that it was never intended to teach.  As I thought about it, I realized that there are many passages that … Continue reading →

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Is it possible to spend too much time reading the Bible?

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Tim Farley

I came across the question “When is too much Bible study bad for you?” on Yahoo! Answers a couple of days ago.  The asker was concerned that his mother spent too much time reading her Bible instead of doing other … Continue reading →

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Who to Protect When the Prisons are Full?

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Tim Farley

All across the country, prisons are overflowing.  In California, the prison system has nearly double the number of inmates that it is designed to hold.  The overcrowding has led to unsafe working conditions for prison employees, inadequate medical facilities to care for … Continue reading →

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Build-A-Baby: If you could pick the perfect child…

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Tim Farley

I was reading an article posted on Yahoo! news about how it may be possible in the future to select the genetic traits you want your child to possess.  Want a boy?  No problem.  How about blue eyes?  No problem.  … Continue reading →

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