Month: October 2016

Hurt Kids and the Hope of the Gospel

My heart hurts. Another day, more news of children suffering. One kid is neglected because mom prioritizes her boyfriend above her child. Two others are abandoned so mom and dad can get high. Another story of a system that has failed to care for vulnerable children in foster care and in the womb. My kids …

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Christian Networking

Romans 16:1-16. Paul’s ministry was contingent upon the support of others. Effective missions and ministry requires the support of many for the expansion of the gospel.

Promises of Proverbs

Several years ago I sat with an older pastor and asked for advice on how to better handle myself in contentious situations. I had participated in denominational meetings with him and had watched in amazement as he kept his cool in heated conversations. His advice to me was to spend time in Proverbs. Read it …

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Missionary Priorities

Romans 15:22-32. Paul had a great desire to visit Chritians in the seat of the Roman Empire, but his misisonary priorities kept him busy preaching the gospel.

Oxymoron: the Atheist Christian Musician

I hesitated for some time to write this article, but even as I have hesitated, I have grown increasingly convinced of the necessity to bring attention to a recent billboard article about Trey Pearson. If you do not know, Trey Pearson is a member of the band Everyday Sunday who recently came out as gay. …

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