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 […]
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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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Unexpected People
[This article replaces tomorrow’s] An Unexpected Advent Story God promised the nation of Israel—His Chosen people—a magnificent gift. For thousands of years, Israel waited for
The 3 Rs of the Gospel
Some things just cannot be improved on. Not that people do not try. There always seems to be someone who either wants to reinvent 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,
The World is Not AI
I was so excited when I heard the Amazon Prime truck coming down the driveway. I had ordered the brand new, Fast-Learning, Rubberized-Plastic Model #233
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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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Wrath is Right – Part 2
[Part 2 of a 3-part series] The main problem Progressivism has with the historic Christian faith is that it doesn’t like the reality of God’s
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The Problem with Me, Myself, and I and Pleasure
Many Americans and others in Western cultures live like the Millionaires of former days. I don’t have a million dollars, nor am I expecting to
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What Comes First?
What comes first – forgiving someone or loving someone? Can you love someone only after you’ve forgiven them, or is love the necessary precondition for