A Very Different King
A striking image is presented to us in the eighteenth chapter of John’s Gospel. Jesus stands on trial before Pilate. It seems on one side […]
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Pastoral Ministry
Depression
[Originally written in April of 2020 during the early months of COVID-19] OK, I admit it – I’m depressed. Well, maybe not depressed, but certainly
The Bible & Gender
In our attempt to give a Biblical perspective on Gender, we must differentiate the LGBTQ+ movement with its radical political and cultural agenda from co-opting
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The Man in the Middle
I want to be the Man at the Top. I want to be admired and adored, envied and emulated, respected and regaled. I want to
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Religion’s (Verified) Benefits
In a recent article I read, Carey Nieuwhof quoted Mark Clark who was quoting Rodney Stark. (I think all my attribution quotas are lined up
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Overlapping Storms
NOTE: This article, while dated in the issues dealt with, contains principles that apply far beyond its original publication. Names and issues change – the
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Nice Jesus
Why can’t Jesus be just a tad bit nicer? Here’s what I mean – In prayer and devotions before worship practice this last Sunday morning,
Stay Out of Politics?
“The Church should stay out of politics.” This might be a coherent statement if politics were kept out of the Church, yet such is not
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Ordo Salutis
Ordo salutis is Latin for the “order of salvation.” It refers to the logical order by which a person is saved. According to our Reformed
Three Priorities of a Pastor
I was recently asked what I would do if I were to plant or revitalize a church. I did not think long because I was
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