Nicking Arteries
We’ve all seen it done and, no doubt, we’ve done it ourselves. I know I have. And I repent. I hope you repent, too. What […]
Pastoral Ministry
What is a Disciple?
I had to turn off the podcast before it was over. I was listening to a discussion on how the Church needs a new approach
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Is it True? Is it Reliable?
“Do you know what’s in the Bible? Is it true? Is it reliable? Absolutely verifiable? Let’s all take a look … in the Bible.” The
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Can We Trust the Story?
The four Gospels of the New Testament, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, form the foundation of the Christian faith. These biblical texts contain accounts of
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Beyond the Golden Rule: A Search for a Mere Morality
The push and the pull of the conversation was escalating. The tone and posture of both involved made it clear the subject was intense. And
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The Danger of Discontent
To be honest, he was a bit nervous. It was the first time he would slither up to a complete stranger and try to throw
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I’ll Do That One Day
When you make a vow to the Lord your God, you shall not delay to pay it; for the Lord your God will surely require
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Shipmates
Our world is broken. We see it in wars in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. We see it in the streets of our cities
Success of Succession
When Protestants broke with Rome in the 15th Century, Rome countered the Protestant departure with a claim to Apostolic succession: “Look,” they said, “Our leaders
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