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1Aug 21, 2017
“The Bible was not given to increase our knowledge but to change our lives.” – D. L. Moody. I came across this quote today on Twitter. Obviously, Moody didn’t post it, but a prominent leader in the discipleship movement whom I respect greatly, tweeted this quotable quote. So let me begin by saying I have […]
2Apr 23, 2017
This Post Might Make You Angry One day in class, I made the comment that anger itself is not a sin. A student challenged this idea, so this article is my detailed explanation concerning the idea that anger in and of itself is not sin. (Note: Because of the context of the interchange, this is […]
3Apr 6, 2016
And now it is time for a short and sweet lesson on logic using internet memes which are short, sometimes sweet, but rarely logical. The picture used for this post is one that has popped up a few times in recent internet meanderings. It tries to communicate the idea that based upon the “evolution” of […]
4Nov 18, 2015
Honor widows (and refugees) who are truly widows (refugees). 1 Timothy 5:3 and following. Paul required a vetting process of widows, and widows weren’t even a security issue. Paul required this of the church, but individual members were still free to support and help whomever they wish. We would do well to distinguish personal convictions […]
5Jan 5, 2015
Disagreeing is not the same thing as hatefulness. I’ve seen much net chatter that equates “disagreeing” with “hate.” One can disagree hatefully, but disagreeing/thinking someone or something is wrong, is not in and of itself “hateful.” If so, then the very act of disagreeing with my disagreement is hateful in itself. Specific example: when a […]
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