Monthly Archives: May 2012
Addressing a Proponent of Same Sex Marriage…Biblically – Part Two
Most of my blog readership includes fellow Christian bloggers, friends, and my parents (thanks Mom and Dad!). So, when I posted, “Does God’s View of Sin Evolve?” I knew my thoughts would mostly be “preaching to the choir.” However, since … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Studies/Christianity, Faith, Jesus
Tagged Bible, Christians, Conservatism, Discipleship, Faith, God, Gospel, grace, Jesus, John 8, repentance, salvation, second chances, sin, Woman caught in adultery
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The Real Meaning of Memorial Day
This weekend, millions of Americans take to the nation’s highways. Three-day weekends send people in pursuit of a little rest and relaxation. Memorial Day weekenders flock to the lakes, the campgrounds, or lounge in the backyard, monitoring a sizzling grill … Continue reading
Posted in 9/11, America, Founding Fathers
Tagged Conservatism, Memorial Day, Soldiers, Tomb of Unknown Soldier
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The Bible And Same Sex Marriage
Most of my blog readership includes fellow Christian bloggers, friends, and my parents (thanks Mom and Dad!). So, when I posted, “Does God’s View of Sin Evolve?” I knew my thoughts would mostly be “preaching to the choir.” However, since … Continue reading
Posted in America, Bible Studies/Christianity, Faith, Political Views, Prayer
Tagged Bible, Christians, Conservatism, Discipleship, Faith, gay, God, Gospel, grace, homosexuality, Jesus, Liberalism, repentance, salvation, same sex marriage, second chances, sin
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Slapping God in the Face
Celebrating Sin Slaps a Sovereign Savior Squarely on the Face. (Say that seven times sonorously.) This morning I woke to read an interesting headline. A professional football player made news when he tweeted the outcome of his HIV test. He … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, America, Bible Studies/Christianity, Faith, Political Views
Tagged Bible, Christians, Conservatism, Constitution, Discipleship, Faith, God, grace, Jesus, Judges 14, Liberalism, Manoah, repentance, salvation, Samson, second chances, sin
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Book Review: Mckenzie by Author Penny Zeller
I enjoy Christian fiction. When patronizing the local used bookstore, I browse the titles in the Christian section, hoping to find novels of mystery and suspense. Give me a book by Frank Peretti or a political thriller written by American … Continue reading
What Does God Want You to be When You Grow Up?
Last Fall, a small group from my church walked in a local crisis pregnancy center 5K. At the finish line, I sat on a park bench with a young couple, new to our church family. We chatted, getting to know … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Studies/Christianity, Faith, Jesus, Prayer, Teenagers, Youth Ministry
Tagged Bible, Children, Christians, Discipleship, Faith, Future, God, grace, Growing Up, Imagination, Jesus, Plans
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Book Review: Redemption by Olympian, Bryan Clay
In Redemption: A Rebellious Spirit, a Praying Mother, and the Unlikely Path to Olympic Gold, Olympian Bryan Clay shares his personal memoir of trial and triumph. The story details Bryan’s early years and allows readers to watch as two paths vie … Continue reading
Posted in America, Book Review, Book Reviews
Tagged Bryan Clay, Christians, Decathlete, Discipleship, Faith, Fear, God, Gospel, grace, Jesus, Olympics, repentance, salvation, second chances
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Sweet Dreams
A lullaby, a whispered prayer, Loving kisses on the brow, Sweet dreams wished, the light blown out, The sandman comes; he comes right now. Mother tiptoes from the room, A dark and stormy night, Crashing thunder shakes the chamber, The … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Studies/Christianity, Creative Writing, Poetry
Tagged Children, creative writing, Faith, Fear, Poetry
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Should Christians Disarm?
(Made some revisions but I wrote this originally in November of 2010…Everything still very much applicable today.) A couple of weeks ago, a teenager asked for the Bible reference detailing a Christian’s obligation to obey the government provided no demands … Continue reading
Posted in America, Faith, Founding Fathers, Political Views
Tagged Christians, Conservatism, Constitution, Faith, Fear, First amendment, Founding Fathers, Gun control, Joe Biden, Liberalism, NRA, Rush Limbaugh, second amendment, weapons ban
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Does God’s Opinion on Sin “Evolve?”
A few days ago, our President ignited a media firestorm when he personally endorsed gay marriage, a personal nod to gay rights activists on the heels of North Carolina’s approval of an amendment banning same sex marriage. One only guesses … Continue reading
