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“Maybe We Just Aren’t Meant to Be…”
After three years of marriage, fights, and tears, she turned to him and said, “Maybe we just aren’t meant to be.” The cold resolve in her voice and face explained her callousness and contempt. He felt defeated and deflated. What could he say to her to change her mind? The illustrative scenario is relatable to…
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Creeds, Catechisms, and Councils?
Why do we need them? Some view the Bible as insufficient. We should let that sink in: there are believers in God who believe that the Bible is insufficient… They would wholeheartedly defend the power of God, the holiness of God, and the omniscience of God but deny the Bible as the sole, stand-alone, need-nothing-else…
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Bad Reasoning…
Consider the following quote: “Those of us who are content to do God’s work in God’s revealed way are often criticized because we are not engaged in all the social and recreational projects commonly practiced in religion today. Some say, ‘I had rather do wrong than do nothing at all.’ Some say, ‘Which is better?…
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Be Kind… Yes, But More…
The repeated admonition as school starts back is, “Be kind.” Undoubtedly, this is critically important and a deeply Biblical premise. Be kind because every person is made in the image of God. Parents, it’s crucial to instill the value of kindness in our children. In a world where kindness is a rare commodity, our little…
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Is God An Egotistical Tyrant?
God demands worship. That can be a challenging statement for those who have struggled with their faith or were not raised in a God-fearing home. To be clear, God, by definition, is a being worthy of praise and worship. How can a being demand worship and not be self-absorbed or egotistical? I briefly addressed this…
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