Think about the last time you felt different. You know, when you were on the outside of something wanting to be on the inside? We all deal with the desire to fit in. When it comes to matters of right ...
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Pro And Con: Should Churches Display The American Flag In The Sanctuary?
As we enter the most patriotic season in America, an annual debate rages in local churches. Should a church have an American flag on display in the sanctuary? Or, how about the church in general? Can a church be pro-God ...
Read More »Do I REALLY Have To Pray For Politicians I Oppose?
With today’s ever-changing political environment, it is very easy to complain and not pray for our leaders. And, yes, many are deserving, sadly, of the comments they receive. Yet, the Bible tells us to pray for our leaders: First ...
Read More »God’s Plan For Marriage (And Why The Culture Has It All Wrong)
Americans have lost their way on right and wrong. According to a recent poll by Gallup, about half or more of all Americans believe that abortion, homosexuality and sex outside of marriage are not sinful. Even in early Christianity, there was ...
Read More »Here’s What God Really Has To Say About ‘Gender’
What it means to be a man and a woman is increasingly referred to as “gender.” Today, perhaps unlike any time in history, there are fewer rights, privileges and expectations tied to our physical sex. Roles are said to be ...
Read More »4 Reasons Why Easter Is Still Relevant Today
Many people don’t believe in a literal bodily resurrection of Christ; others don’t believe it matters. The Corinthians, too, were confused about the meaning of the resurrection, and so Paul wrote to dispel their confusion and to tell them ...
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