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Judging We Are Judged: Putting Down the Gavel

When the culture veers wildly to the left we think the solution is to veer wildly to the right. The world has planted its flag on its intentionally obtuse misunderstanding of Matthew 7:1, “Judge not, lest you be judged” and … Continue reading

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Is the Trump administration assaulting free speech?

No. Along with a more nuanced no. But still no, fundamentally. The First Amendment to the US Constitution reads: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of … Continue reading

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None Dare Call It Fornication: How We “Sin” No More

The Overton Window is not just for politics anymore. Coined, not coincidentally by political scientist Joseph Overton, it suggests that there is a range of public policies that a given culture might consider. Anything outside the “window” will be considered … Continue reading

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Remembering What The Lord Has Already Forgotten

It is one of the most precious of promises in all of God’s Word. In Psalm 103:12 and Hebrews 8:12 we are told that He remembers our sins no more. The promise is so precious, in fact, that we should … Continue reading

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“Cage-Stage” Calvinism: Why We Are So Often Jerks

Cage-stage describes a common phenomenon that often happens when a believer embraces the doctrines of grace. For a time he/she becomes an obnoxious lout in defending the doctrines to all comers, whether they are interested or not. It suggests that … Continue reading

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How Do You Handle Assaults on the World Wide Web?

Turns out the world wide web didn’t become the sharing-of-ideas paradise we all once hoped it would be. This comparatively new way to communicate to a wide audience has created a comparatively new way for us to insult and belittle … Continue reading

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The Myth of Influence: Succumbing to the World’s Lure

I was a boy when I came up with what I believed to be a brilliant idea. It was the height of the Steelers’ dynasty. I loved the Steelers, (and still do) and loved Jesus (and still do.) I could … Continue reading

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Three Invaluable, Necessary, Life Changing Truths

There are three great truths which, to the extent that they are believed, result not just in eternal life, but in a faithful life in the here and now. Three truths that can never be too familiar, never too impactful, … Continue reading

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What Is Labor Day Really All About? Busting Union Myths

We exercise a certain practicality about our holidays. The move to Mondays makes perfect sense to me. Trouble is, that practicality can lead us to lose sight of what we’re celebrating, because what we are honestly celebrating is a three … Continue reading

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Bargains in the Remainder Bin: (Mostly) Forgotten Bangers

Sometimes a book comes along, captures the attention of an audience, and then seems to fade away. They’re not quite classics but their usefulness far outlasts their market. The list below is nothing but such books. Sure, if you want … Continue reading

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