The scourge of confirmation bias is taking hold of the church. Confirmation bias is the practice of continually looking for information that confirms already held beliefs. Information that contradicts what we believe is dismissed as untrue or propaganda or irrelevant. Consider this warning from scripture about this very thing: For the time is coming when…
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James has at least one very dangerous lesson for us. This book is nearly a blueprint on how we should live our lives as Jesus followers. It is altogether possible to find dozens of life lessons here, but I want to share just a few. The Paradox of Suffering Count it all joy, my brothers,…
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Hebrews has timeless lessons for our busy lives. Many years ago, at summer camp, a great Bible scholar presented a study on the book of Hebrews. For me, it was the highlight of the week. My Harper’s Study Bible was thoroughly marked up as I listened to his teaching. Ever since, I have enjoyed this…
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Tucked into the very short letter that Paul wrote to Philemon is a phrase that might startle a follower of Jesus in our culture. When I read it and reflect upon it, I believe it is something that is missing in today’s church. Many churches, especially protestant and western churches, do not operate in a…
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