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Are You Grateful for Veterans?
Today is the Sunday before Veterans Day, and Olney Baptist Church pays tribute today to our veterans in a special ceremony at noon. This is something we’ve done now for […]
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Be Wary of Your Assumptions
Our minds hate uncertainty. So when we are confronted with the unknown, we want to make it known. As quickly as possible. Even if we have to fill in the […]
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How Should Christians View Halloween?
In church circles, few questions are more sensitive or controversial than this one. Opinions run deep. Emotions run high. And few who have strong beliefs on this topic are interested […]
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The Three Types of Bible Translations: What Every Christian Should Know
If you’ve ever stood in the Bible section of a bookstore—or scrolled online trying to pick a translation—you’ve probably felt a little overwhelmed. KJV, NKJV, ESV, NIV, NLT, NASB, CSB, […]
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Can We Thank God for Yorktown and the USA (without disclaimers)?
This Sunday, October 19, 1781, is the anniversary of the effective end of the American Revolution. It was on October 19, 1781, that General Lord Charles Cornwallis surrendered his army […]
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Why Pastors Needs Prayer, Support, and Grace
It’s Pastor Appreciation Month, and I’d like to pull the curtain back, if I may, on what life is like for us pastors. I do this not to complain, but […]
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The Worst Reasons People Stop Believing in God
Shortly after becoming the pastor at Olney Baptist Church, I reached out to a young man who had been baptized in our church and then disappeared. My predecessor had baptized […]
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Why I Write (And Who I Write For)
Every blog has a purpose. Every writer has an aim. If you’ve ever wondered why I write — or who I write for — that’s what we’re going to unpack. […]
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Want to Understand Christianity? Look at Christ
There is a lot of confusion today about what it means to be a “Christian.” And many people get very discouraged, confused, frustrated, and even outraged when they see all […]
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It’s NOT Okay to Hate Your Enemies
The United States is still grappling with the aftermath of the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. Many are grieving. Many are cheering or approving of Kirk’s murder. Many are still […]
