Author: Pastor Tubbs
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Jim Caviezel Stars in a Faith-Based Thriller: My Review of Infidel
Last week, I sat in our local AMC theater, munched on buttered popcorn and enjoyed a fountain Coca-Cola — and watched Infidel, a faith-oriented, political thriller that stars Jim Caviezel. […]
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Being a God-Honoring Church Member: My Review of Thom Rainer’s I Am A Church Member
What does it mean to be a church member? What should members expect from their church and what should churches expect of their members? Thom Rainer, the longtime head of […]
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Is it Wrong for a Christian to Play Dungeons & Dragons?
You’re a wizard hired to escort a caravan of diplomats on an important mission of peace. Suddenly, the lead wagon erupts in flames. You hear guards scream as goblin archers […]
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Should Christians Practice the Law of Attraction?
The Law of Attraction (LOA) is a popular belief that "like attracts like" and that your thoughts can (and will) determine your reality. What does the Bible have to say about the Law of Attraction and how should Christians respond to LOA?
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How to Separate From Toxic Friends
There's an old saying that goes something like this: "With friends like these, you don't need enemies." When it comes to "friends" who bring toxicity into your life, this saying couldn't be more true. What can we do to establish essential boundaries in our lives and, if necessary, separate from toxic friends?
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Why is Everything Political and Why Are We So Divided?
In case you haven't noticed, it seems that everything - from professional sports to friendships and even our workplace - has become politicized. This trend has been accompanied by high anxiety and deep polarization, and it shows few signs of letting up. How did it get so bad?
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“Cuties” and the Last Stand for Decency in our Society
Opposition to the sexualization of children is, in my view, a “last stand” situation for people of any semblance of decency. If we lose this battle, then society loses its […]
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Satan, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare: My Review of Billy Hallowell’s ‘Playing With Fire’
Haunted houses. Strange voices. Children walking up walls. Objects flying through the air. Demonic possessions. The stuff of Hollywood horror movies? Yes. And also the focus of Billy Hallowell's newest book Playing With Fire: A Modern Investigation into Demons, Exorcism, and Ghosts.
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Everything is a Muddy Mess (and We’re Sinking Fast)
Society is awash with anger, anxiety, hate, bigotry, racism, violence, fear, and bewilderment. We are continually battered with a cacophony of controversy and confusion. There is no letup and no […]
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Washington’s NFL Team Re-brand Debacle is an Opportunity for All of Us
This is truly an “Emperor Has No Clothes” moment for professional sports, and I hope all sports fans will take this opportunity to pause and reflect on our priorities and […]
