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Humanists Offer Cash for Rapture Victims

The following is a parody written by a humanist. It may be offensive to some but quite frankly I’ve grown weary of being mocked for what I believe is the profoundly bad theology trumpeted by the majority of Christians. I … Continue reading

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My Friend’s Kid Does the Tithing Rap

This is Pastor Ken Weaver’s son Brett doing a little tithing rap. Ken was a college roommate, a groomsman in my wedding and remains a great friend. Brett’s the one of the right. This is really good stuff. The photo … Continue reading

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The Gospel in 6 Minutes – John Piper

1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 (ESV) For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him. 11 … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving 2008

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Victory is Loving Our Enemies

Jason, a friend of mine over at the Reign of Christ, wrote a post/sermon “Dying is Good for you”, which sparked a plethora of heartening comments. What an outstanding message! Jason brought Romans 8:28-39 into sharp focus. His message could … Continue reading

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The Tabernacle Was Still Standing!

Watch the following passionate reading of Hebrews’ chapters 9 and 10 (video below). As Ryan Ferguson’s inspiring soliloquy of the inspired Word captivates you, please consider the original audience that received these words of comfort, hope and exhortation. Although the … Continue reading

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Soaring Oil Prices and the Gospel of Hope

I watched the Energy Non-Crisis video (below) and it was no less disheartening the second time around. Lindsey Williams (the speaker), a man who spent his working life in the oil business, is definitely not the bearer of good news. … Continue reading

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Any 2,000 Year Old Disciples Alive Today?

As I listened to the sermon Sunday morn, I was immediately struck by the impact and foreshadowing of the following verse: And it had been revealed to him [Simeon] by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before … Continue reading

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To End All Wars – The Heart of Mercy

I finally secured my copy of “To End All Wars” (2001). It was as powerful as it was brutal. What a masterpiece! I rarely watch movies but since this one came so highly recommended by two esteemed friends in the … Continue reading

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Is McCain able? The line is in the sand

After watching this short video clip you may begin to understand why I voted for Keyes in this year’s Florida presidential primary and why I hope Alan Keyes becomes our Constitution Party candidate, and ultimately the president of the United … Continue reading

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Death in the Garden: Physical or Spiritual?

Was God’s Garden death sentence physical, spiritual or both? Answering this question is of extreme importance if we are to properly understand the death spoken of in 1 Corinthians 15 and Romans 5:12ff. Consider the following statement from Jesus just … Continue reading

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Call Them Heretics So You Don’t Have to Dialogue

Too often the heretical label is used as a huge wrecking ball cascading down upon all who dare stand in its path. We act as though the non-essentials of the faith such as eschatological positions can damn us to hell. … Continue reading

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Hermeneutical Principles – Reading the Bible with First Century Glasses

1. Scripture was written FOR us but it was not written directly TO us. It is of immense value to realize that when we read the Bible we are reading someone else’s mail. At first some may immediately bristle at … Continue reading

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Are Arabs & Jews Destined for Eternal Enmity?

While perusing a friend’s blog, I found the following comment posted by an anonymous author. It regards the continued conflict between Arabs and Jews and conforms to what I have found to be a rather stereotypical response among Christians. He … Continue reading

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Robertson the Prophet that Couldn’t

Following is an AP article from the 2nd day of January 2007. Today, one year later, the prophetic words of Pat Robertson have been found wanting. I say it’s time to hold our leaders accountable when they purport to have … Continue reading

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