Category Archives: church

What It Means to Be a Christian III; Selling Outrage & More

I conclude my conversation with the inimitable David Knight on his wonderful book, What It Means to Be a Christian. Plus, outrage as a dangerous drug, and social media as its pusher. Finally, finding all we could want or ask … Continue reading

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Washing the Prince’s Bride: Inconceivable!

The driving force behind the devil’s temptations is less the hope we’ll get hooked on some illicit pleasure, more the power he wields when he is able to accuse us. With the temptation his forked tongue whispers, “Go ahead, what … Continue reading

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Blood in Our Streets and the Blood on Our Hands

September 11, 2001, was, in many respects, a rather ordinary day. I began the day working at my desk, writing. But my plans quickly changed. Many of us spent hours staring not at our computer screens but at our television … Continue reading

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The Pharisee Pharisees and the Way Back Home

Dear Exvangelicals, I’m probably the last person you’d want to hear from, an old school evangelical. I’m more conservative politically than the most ardent President Trump fanboy. Reformed, head of my home, still affirming that marriage is only between one … Continue reading

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We Are Family: All My Brothers and Sisters and Me

Conservative Christians seeking a way to encapsulate our most fundamental political commitments came up with “family values.” We vote “family values.” We support “family values” candidates. Even the left has noticed, countering our language with this bit of bumper-sticker wisdom: … Continue reading

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Last week’s Parables Study: Treasure & Pearl of Great Price

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Study Tonight- Parables: The Good Samaritan

Tonight we continue a study exploring the parables of Jesus. Last week we considered the found treasure and the pearl of great price.. Tonight- the Good Samaritan. We serve dinner at 6:15, and begin the study at 7:00. We also … Continue reading

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Pray for One Another; Bear One Another’s Burdens

The most common lie told by Christians may well be- “I’ll pray for you.” Why would we lie about such a thing? It’s pretty simple. First, we know we’re supposed to pray for each other. Second, we’re not very good … Continue reading

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Do abortion opponents only care about babies until birth?

An easy no. But wait, there’s more. Not only is the answer no, but the one raising the question/accusation has revealed an unfathomable level of ignorance/dishonesty. It’s a mute talking point brought to you by the ghouls who murder babies. … Continue reading

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Victory By Death: The Way of the Cross, The Way of the Way

The Devil delights in false dichotomies. When he persuades us that our choices are between this foolishness and that weakness — heads, he wins; tails, the kingdom loses. When we are lukewarm in our commitment, when we think the kingdom … Continue reading

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