Christian Living
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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 If you’ve been sick, discouraged, lonely, withdrawn, sad, or whatever…and you’re upset because neither the pastor nor one of the elders nor a deacon reached […]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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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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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 […]
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Jesus Cleanses The Temple–A Holy Week Devotional
On Monday, April 30, 30 AD, or Monday, March 30, 33 AD, the day after His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Jesus entered the Temple and committed the most famous act […]
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The Road to the Cross: Reflections As We Enter Holy Week
On Palm Sunday, the crowds were shouting. “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord!” (Matthew 21:9, KJV) They laid their […]
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On This Siblings Day, I Reflect on My Sister — and on the Sanctity of Life
Today is Siblings Day, and my thoughts turn to my sister. Her caregivers, co-workers, and housemates know her as “Kim.” I will always know her as “Kimmy.” Kimmy has lived […]
