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Understanding “the least of these my brothers” in Matthew 25:40

It has been a while since my last post.  I apologize for that.  Hopefully, now that I have finished moving I will be able to post a bit more regularly again. One of the most-often misunderstood Bible passages comes from … Continue reading

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End-Times Discussion Moderated by John Piper

Here is a great video clip of a debate between three Christian scholars representing pre-millennialism, amillennialism, and post-millennialism.  John Piper is the moderator of the debate.  If you have ever been curious about the different views or want to understand … Continue reading

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Shroud of Turin a Fake?

Another person has weighed in on the legitimacy of the Shroud of Turin.  An Italian scientist has figured out a way to reproduce the Shroud and the image it contains using material and techniques available in the middle ages.  Scientists … Continue reading

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Before you throw it away, give it away.

My wife and I are in the midst of packing up to move from California to Ohio.  Yes, Ohio.  Luckily, we will be there just in time for winter! As we have been boxing things up, we have realized that … Continue reading

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If you were a pastor, what would you want in a church?

First, let me start off by saying that I have not been posting much lately because I am extremely busy making arrangements for a move from California to Ohio, packing boxes at home and in my office, and wrapping up … Continue reading

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Do we know how to abound?

I have been carrying around the following quote in my Bible for years.  It comes from Spurgeon and it is on abundance in light of Philippians 4:12: Let not the gifts thy love bestows estrange our hearts from thee. Have the gifts of God … Continue reading

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Healthcare: A Right or a Privilege?

I have a friend on Facebook who posted a question on his personal page.  He asks, “Health care…right or privilege?”  It is a very good question.  It is a question that should be answered as part of the current debate … Continue reading

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Is it ever okay to follow your own desires?

I recently submitted my resignation to the church where I currently serve as an associate pastor.  The reason?  My wife and I feel like we need to be closer to our families as we raise our daughter, who was just … Continue reading

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TNIV Bible is Being Phased Out

The TNIV (Today’s New International Version) is being phased out.  The translation, a revision of the best-selling NIV, has faced constant criticism from conservative evangelicals since its inception due to its “gender inclusive” language. Rather than continue with the TNIV, the … Continue reading

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“25 is old enough to date,” say Chinese ping-pong officials

How old were you when you started dating?  Have you ever thought that your parents’ rules concerning dating were too strict?  Have you ever joked that you were not going to allow your child to date until he or she … Continue reading

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