Author: Pastor Tubbs
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Is Your Name a Good One?
This Monday is a federal holiday. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on your name and legacy. In Maryland, the holiday is called “Presidents’ Day.” Several states call it that. […]
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Take Time to Rest
Rest is not a luxury. It’s a necessity. Somewhere along the way, we started treating exhaustion like a badge of honor. If we’re not working, striving, and pushing ourselves to […]
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Are You a Conservative, Liberal, or Progressive Christian?
The Christian landscape can be quite confusing. The breadth and diversity of beliefs and perspectives among those who self-identify as “Christian” can be mind-boggling to say the least. Trying to […]
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Growing Through Trials: How God Increases Your Capacity
Think back to your childhood. The burdens you carried then were small compared to what you handle now. A child can’t manage the responsibilities of adulthood. But over time, we […]
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Spurgeon on Genesis 1: Revisiting a Classic Commentary
Charles Haddon Spurgeon, widely regarded as the “Prince of Preachers,” left behind a rich legacy of biblical teaching. While he is best known for his sermons, he also provided deep […]
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Weather Decisions…Ugh
First, let’s talk about the image. I asked Ideogram (an AI art platform) for a cartoon illustration of a car slipping on ice. This is what I got. The car […]
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Announcing My Latest Book: ‘Thou Shalt Not Kill: The Ancient Commandment We Dare Not Break’
I’m excited to share my latest book with you: Thou Shalt Not Kill: The Ancient Commandment We Dare Not Break. This short book takes a deep, thought-provoking look at one […]
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Staying Serene in Changing Times
Change is unsettling. We live in changing times. Let’s not sugarcoat that. I don’t want this post to be political, but it’s a fact that the new administration is making […]
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When Church Members Complain
Okay, this has to be written. If it comes off as harsh, please forgive me. But these things need to be said. I write this not only for the church […]
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The Prayer of Jabez: Does He Seek to Avoid Pain or Not Cause It?
This past Wednesday, I gave a Bible lesson at our church on the prayer of Jabez (I Chronicles 4:9-10) and questions were raised about the differences in English translations of […]
