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A Word From Paul Regarding Respect
In his letter to the church in Rome, Paul encourages the believers in that imperial city to be “subject” to the governing authorities, explains the purpose of said authorities, and […]
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Sacred Sexuality: 10 Bible Passages That Teach Sexual Morality
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge is one of the defining landmarks of the mid-Atlantic coastal region. I’ve traveled across it numerous times. One time, there was some kind of road work […]
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Don’t Be a Post-Bible Christian
There is a growing trend among self-identified Christians to diminish or “deconstruct” the Bible. In some ways, this is nothing new. This tendency raises its ugly head in every generation […]
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Should Churches Pay Their Pastors?
Three years ago, during lockdowns, I published a video on my pastoral YouTube channel about pastors getting paid. I was expecting a little feedback, including possibly some pushback, but wow… […]
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Should Christians Participate in Halloween?
As we get closer to October 31, this question becomes more pressing in the minds of believers, especially parents. I hope that I can offer some helpful food for thought […]
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Is Fighting in a War Always Wrong?
At the time of this writing, Israel has just been savagely attacked by Hamas — plunging a region characterized by instability into war once again. It’s been nineteen months since […]
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“I’ll Show Him!” Beyond Tit-for-Tat in the Body of Christ
There is no place for getting back at someone or “teaching someone a lesson” in a petty or mean-spirited way when it comes to the body of Christ. That’s the […]
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Building Up The Body: A Free Christian Short Story
Four men, grumbling under their breath, trudged through the rough, muddied terrain toward the unexpected meeting spot chosen by their senior colleague. They were all deacons at Pine Creek Baptist […]
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Correcting With Grace: What Ephesians 4:29 Says About Rebukes and Reprimands
Should followers of Christ strive to be consistently kind and nice, even when there is a need for correction or rebuke? That was at the heart of a discussion I […]
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When Your Political Views Become Toxic or Dangerous
When I was a teenager, I was passionate about my political views. And I looked for opportunities to express those views, because…well…I was right and all the people in my […]
