Author: Pastor Tubbs
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From ‘Respect Your Elders’ to ‘Okay, Boomer’–America’s Humility Crisis
There are still cultures and countries in the world that respect older generations. Increasingly, the United States of America isn’t one of them. And that’s a tragic shame. When I […]
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Why Didn’t Anyone Reach Out to Me?
Okay, it’s tough love time. If you’ve been sick, discouraged, lonely, withdrawn, sad, or whatever…and you’re upset because neither the pastor nor one of the elders nor a deacon reached […]
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We Need Moderation in American Politics
Today is the anniversary of the inauguration of our nation’s first president, at least the first person to be president after the ratification of our current Constitution. George Washington was […]
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Is it a Sin to Have Sex Before Marriage?
Is it wrong to have sex before marriage? If two consenting adults want to have sex but aren’t married, is that a sin? There are a lot of opinions about […]
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What Kind of Fruit Shows In Your Life?
An apple tree produces apples. A peach tree produces peaches. A coconut tree produces coconuts. And a money tree produces… Yeah, we wish, right? Instead, I remember my parents telling […]
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What If God MUST Exist? A Simple Look at the Ontological Argument
It’s Apologetics Time :-). Today, we tackle one of those arguments for God’s existence that (most of the time) evokes indifference, confusion, or controversy. Occasionally, it may get a nod […]
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How Should Christians Reflect on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution?
This weekend is Holy Weekend — where we remember the crucifixion and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. That is my main focus as a Christian and as a pastor. […]
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7 Reasons We Can Be Confident Jesus Rose from the Dead
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. As Paul wrote: “And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:17a, KJV) You […]
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Was Jesus Crucified on Good Friday?
On what day of the week was Jesus crucified? Was it a Friday? Most people reading this will probably answer along the lines of: “Of course….duh!” You might be surprised […]
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Truth and Authority–A Holy Week Devotional
When it comes to the week between Palm Sunday and the crucifixion, Tuesday was a busy day. The Gospels record more teachings, parables, and confrontations on this day than any […]
