Tag Archives: culture wars

What’s the difference between Pilgrims and Puritans?

Not much. Both groups had their roots in the Church of England. Both groups had a deep commitment to the doctrines of grace. Both groups were filled with men and women passionate about the gospel and the Lordship of Christ … Continue reading

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Giving Offense

When the world embraces as truth the postmodern notion that all truth claims are a hidden exercise of power we ought not to be surprised when counter-offensives come in the form of self-victimization. OK, let me try that again. When … Continue reading

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This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Casting Mountains Into Seas, a Bible Study

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Why are so many wealthy people pushing for socialism?

It seems there is not a left-wing cause that isn’t supported by billionaires George Soros, Bill Gates, or others of their ilk. It seems as well that such a position would be counter-intuitive. The rich, we tend to think, want … Continue reading

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Election Results

That truism masquerading as tender wisdom from on high, that Jesus is not a Republican or a Democrat, likely conceals more than it reveals. As a truism, it is true. Jesus doesn’t check a party’s platform to see where He … Continue reading

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Lisa and I on Land; Diesel Fears; Backyard Football and More

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What about women preachers?

The first great theological battle my father fought was over the question of women’s ordination. He was originally ordained in the United Presbyterian Church, until the Pittsburgh presbytery determined not only that women could be ordained but that those who … Continue reading

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Conquering the World

Thomas Aquinas was a great gift to the church. He stands among the greatest minds the world has ever known. This doesn’t mean, of course, that he did not have his flaws, one of which goes to the heart of … Continue reading

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Idols for Distraction

I’m old, old enough to remember party lines, person-to-person long distance calls and rotary phones. I remember when cordless phones were new and exciting. I’m old enough to remember being called to a ministry wide meeting wherein we were all … Continue reading

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