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Saving the Lost, Discipling the Saved - Which Should We Do?
It is a common discussion in church leadership circles: "Are we going to be a church that reaches the lost or are we going to be a church...
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Jesus' Warning Against Comparing, Competing, and Copying
On an initial reading of the Gospel of John it seems as though John could have ended his Gospel with chapter 20. However, the Gospel...
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A Theology for Healing
It is important that if any gift is exercised and used in the church that there be a theological understanding of the gift. A proper...
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How Should We Interpret Romans 13?
There has been much discussion about Romans 13 since it was used recently by the United States Attorney General in the context of a...
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Free Me From Myself
I think the biggest challenge that I have faced in my time in ministry has not been difficult counseling situations, probing theological...
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The Will of God
I was talking with a friend recently about the will of God. It is a fascinating subject and there are varying opinions on what the will...
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What is Your 'One Thing'?
He had finally summoned the courage to ask the big question that was on his mind. By this point, the young man had been following him...
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The Main Event - Faith vs. Fear
If life was like a boxing match, you might hear these words every so often: "Ladies and Gentleman, welcome to the Main Event! In corner...
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Weeping or Watching?
There is a Scripture that bothers me every time I read it. It is found in the book of Luke in chapter 7. The setting is Jesus eating...
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Intimate Friendship, Reckless Love, and Sloppy Wet Kisses: Why it is Good When the Words We Sing Mak
If you have been in church for any length of time you know that worship is one of the most critiqued part of a church service. Style,...