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Pulling Up Roots

I confess I was surprised to find it there, one of those evangelical catch phrases that unbelievers don’t understand. I’d heard people confess to the problem, warn about its destructive nature, accuse others of being in its grip- the root … Continue reading

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I Will Sing an Old Song

Trouble comes to the people of God. If it is not here now, it will be here soon. Those who promise that the Christian life is a breezy walk through the meadow not only have not taken up their cross … Continue reading

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Pluralism

There is no such thing as the “More Party.” They do not run campaigns seeking to unseat sitting officials of the “Less Party.” Both “more” and “less” need more context and less ambiguity. We need to know what we are … Continue reading

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Blkfzmeqte?

There is an organic connection often between the sins we commit and their consequences. If you struggle with contentment, expect to see financial hardship in your future. If I struggle with gossip, I shouldn’t be surprised that people are talking … Continue reading

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Grumpy Pants

I have a friend who was once a performer. He is a passionate man, but also, from time to time, profoundly honest. I went to see him perform and he made this confession. He said, “My wife told me that … Continue reading

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At Least I’m Honest About It

Every culture and subculture has its own taboos. Not all of them are the same, however. Given that we are all human, how can we explain the divergence of cultural standards? Why is it that one culture will find adultery … Continue reading

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Unfaithful Voting

Dr. Al Mohler found himself in the cross-hairs of the evangelical left recently when he publicly stated that Christians are being “unfaithful” when they vote wrongly. I honestly cannot begin to fathom how any faithful Christian could even question such … Continue reading

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Forgive Us Our Debts

It may be the most frightening command in all of Scripture. We are told by our Lord to pray, and to pray these words, “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” If you fail to pray this way, … Continue reading

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Defender of No Faith

The Reformation in England was not a smooth operation. The mess has yet to be cleaned up. Among the results of the Reformation in England is that the reigning monarch over the nation is technically the reigning ruler over the … Continue reading

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Back to the Garden

As a grade school child my conception of cool included too tight silk shirts and blue jeans with more flair than Liberace. I even had my own polyester jumpsuit. I looked like a cross between Howdy Doody and Elvis, in … Continue reading

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