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Was it Wrong for Rahab to Lie?
It’s a sin to lie, right? We’re supposed to always be honest, right? That certainly seems to be what the Bible says. Here are several Bible verses that tell us […]
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Why Me? What Did I Do to Deserve This?
Years ago, while in my twenties, I was pushing my mother through a hospital in a wheelchair. My mother was a godly woman and she suffered more than she deserved. […]
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The Happiness Proverbs: 6 Bible Verses From Proverbs That Talk About Being Happy
Do you want to be happy? Aristotle said: “Happiness is the meaning and purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.” Now, I wouldn’t fully agree with […]
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Give Your Attitude a Philippians 4:8 Adjustment
A thermostat needs to be adjusted to regulate the temperature in a room. A camera lens (at least on professional cameras) needs adjustment to bring things into focus and better […]
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Is it Okay for a Christian to be Hypnotized?
For many Bible-believing Christians, the answer to this question is a hard “No.” And if that is your personal conviction, I respect that. But I’m going to take a more […]
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In What Year Was Jesus Crucified?
When was Jesus crucified? For this article, I’m not going to get into the day of the week or even the month. We’re just going to see if we can […]
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Palm Sunday in the Bible: The Gospel Accounts of Jesus’ Triumphal Entry
The triumphal entry of Jesus into the city of Jerusalem is recorded in all four of the Gospels. Here are each of those accounts (in the classic King James Version […]
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God Help Us! Another School Shooting — This Time at a Christian School
Every mass shooting is tragic and evil. Every mass shooting that takes place in schools is especially appalling. And this one strikes a personal cord with me. Earlier today (March […]
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What Does the Bible Say About Identity, Sex, Marriage, and Family?
I don’t want to write this article. Why? Because these issues are steeped in pain, controversy, and confusion. And our society (and I’m speaking of western, especially American, society) is […]
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“If God Is Real…” (Apologetics in the Pulpit)
A decade ago, I regularly incorporated apologetics into my sermons at Olney Baptist Church. I did this because I believe apologetics should be part of a church’s ministry (including its […]
