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The Work of the Ministry and the Ministry of Work

I give thanks for my seminary education. All that time and energy devoted to studying the Scriptures revealed, among many other things, that the Bible says not the first word about seminary. It does, however, tell us a thing or … Continue reading

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Courage- Our Failure as His Kings and Queens

It is a phenomena we’re all too familiar with. Jack, or Jill, having been pillars of their high school communities, serving as leaders at the church youth group, head off to college. There they head off a cliff, spiritually speaking. … Continue reading

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A Tale of 2 Sons- School, Lefties & the State

Imagine six people- two fathers, two mothers, two sons. Two of the parents, we’ll call them the Sprouls, are Christians. Sinners to be sure, but by God’s grace, repenting ones. The other parents, we’ll call them Mr. and Mrs. Horace … Continue reading

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Accommodating the Public (Schools)

Wouldn’t it be great if there a platform existed, a medium that was accessible by all, where differing opinions could be expressed? Where no ideology was privileged and no ideology suppressed? A kind of Mars Hill. One question though. Should … Continue reading

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Trans Sport Nation or, Who You Gonna Call?

There are myriad reasons conservatives lose so many battles in the culture wars. Among them are the hunger for approval, the desire to find a middle way, ignorance on the issues, lack of backbone. We should not overlook, however, our … Continue reading

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Looking Backward, Moving Forward

It doesn’t happen often, but it had happened. A book written for businessmen had jumped the fence and become something of a universal best seller. Like The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People before it, and Good to Great after … Continue reading

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The Other Cheek, and the Other Foot

We are all quick to take offense, and all rather blind to the offenses we cause. That’s because we think we are the center of the universe, and all others orbit around us. Consider Roy Costner IV, a young hero … Continue reading

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A Sound Principle

Good exegesis will tell us that bad conclusions do not burst forth de novo from bad exegesis. It is valuable, important, even potent for us to have a good grasp of sound hermeneutical principles, to be on our guard against … Continue reading

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Giving Tuesday Held Over Indefinitely!

It has always been my prayer that God would put the gifts He’s given me to good work. I assume the same is true for you. Some pathways to fruitfulness are laid out clearly. You go to school, get certified, … Continue reading

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Trust and Obey

The KISS principle—Keep It Simple, Stupid—is itself a rather simple principle. It argues that when we find ourselves entangled in complex and complicated arguments, chances are we have already left the proper playing field. While, for instance, the gospel is … Continue reading

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