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How Does God’s Word Speak to You?

As followers of Jesus, we believe that God’s Word speaks. But how? And when we hear it, what do we do? For us to understand the Bible, we must believe it is inspired by God. It is the breathed-out word of God. We must also perfect our listening skills to hear him speak through his…
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August 28, 2024 0

The American Evangelical Church is in Trouble

The American evangelical church is in trouble and there is only one way out! God is still faithful and there is much that the church is doing right, so let’s look at that first. To clarify, I am writing about the evangelical church. We live in a culture that welcomes many Christian traditions. Each has…
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August 20, 2024 0

We Need a Revival of Civil Discourse

Civil discourse has been eroded by an unrelenting stream of anger and an almost religious insistence on our rights. Sadly, this is occurring in the church and if society is going to return to the standard of civility, it must start in the church. Social media is awash in anger and the free expression of…
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July 30, 2024 0

A Different Peace

I have become almost obsessed with the idea that we need peace more than ever! There is a different peace that we sometimes overlook when we think about peace. As followers of Jesus, we experience that inner peace that God gives us. It is a profound contentment that is not dependent on circumstances or our…
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July 23, 2024 0