Category Archives: Bible Studies/Christianity
Similarities Between King David and President Obama
I see numerous similarities between King David and President Obama. No, not the parts detailing David’s giant killing nor being a “man after God’s own heart,” but the concerted efforts to cover-up evil deeds. The story’s familiar. David spied a beautiful … Continue reading
Posted in America, Bible Studies/Christianity, Faith, Political Views
Tagged Benghazi, Bible, Christians, Conservatism, God, Jesus, King David, Liberalism, President Obama, repentance, Rush Limbaugh
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Being Gay Isn’t Heroic
As a youngster, I watched shows like “The Lone Ranger.” Clayton Moore played a masked man committed to righting the wrongs of the world. Tonto and the Masked Man served those unable to protect themselves. I remember pretending to be … Continue reading
Posted in America, Bible Studies/Christianity, Faith
Tagged gay, homosexuality, Jason Collins, Lone Ranger, NBA, Tonto
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Where to Turn When Life Turns Upside Down
On April 11th, 2011, my family’s life turned upside down. It started out as a typical Monday. On Monday’s, my day off from the church office, I stay home with the kids and give my wife the freedom to run … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Studies/Christianity, Cancer, Chemotherapy, Childhood Diseases, Faith, Fear, Jesus, Lymphoma, Make A Wish, Pediatric Oncology, St. Louis Children's Hospital, T-Cell Lymphoma
Tagged Cancer, Children, Christians, Faith, family, Give Kids the World, God, Jesus, St. Louis Children's Hospital
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Worrying About the Future
After my wife sang to the boys last night, my second born tossed and turned, struggling to go to sleep. My wife peeked into our bedroom and asked me to check on him. I slipped quietly into the bedroom, and … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Studies/Christianity, Cancer, Chemotherapy, Childhood Diseases, Faith, Fear, Lymphoma, Pediatric Oncology, Prayer
Tagged Bible, Children, Christians, Faith, Fear, Future, Google, St. Louis Children's Hospital
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The Saddest Trumpet
I lost one of my best friends a few weeks ago. Although he battled the ravages of Parkinson’s Disease for over a decade, no one expected his passing at this stage. When I received the news, I slumped into my … Continue reading
Posted in America, Bible Studies/Christianity, Faith, Heaven
Tagged Bugle, Christians, God, Heaven, Jesus, Military Rites, Taps, Veteran
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Crying for Help
Our church offers the ministry of “Upward Basketball.” I’ve coached in this league for nine years, and for the past five seasons, I’ve been blessed to be able to coach my sons. As they get older, I instruct in greater … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Studies/Christianity, Faith, Fear, Jesus
Tagged Bible, Christians, Discipleship, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Storms
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Book Review: Globequake: Living in the Unshakeable Kingdom
I really appreciate the book, “Globequake: Living in the Unshakeable Kingdom. Wallace Henley reminds readers that though the kingdoms of the world appear to be crumbling around us, one Kingdom remains steadfast and certain…that kingdom is the Kingdom of God. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christians, Fear, Wallace Henley
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Too Busy for Jesus
Well, here we are once again, hustling and bustling, Christmas two weeks away. Every time the calendar flips from November to December, activities rev into high gear. Parties here. Programs there. Blocking off time with family and friends and of … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Studies/Christianity, Christmas, Jesus
Tagged Bethlehem, Bible, Christians, incarnation, Jesus, Magi, shepherds, Star
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Is the Anti-Christ Alive?
In the Spring of 1988, after Sunday morning worship, I discovered a pamphlet stuffed under my windshield wiper. Big block letters across the top announced, “88 Reasons why the Lord is Returning in 1988.” I read the tract with interest, … Continue reading
Posted in America, Bible Studies/Christianity, End Times, Faith, Fear, Jesus, Rapture
Tagged anti-christ, anti-christs, Bible, Christians, Discipleship, Faith, Jesus, President Obama, Rapture
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Prophecies Concerning the Birth of Christ
Sometimes when the topic of the Second Coming of Christ arises, people shift uncomfortably, not wanting to think of a future judgment. Others laugh, lumping the Second Coming account in the same genre as fables and fairy tales. However, those … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christians, Discipleship, Faith, God, Gospel, Heaven, Jesus, Rapture, Second Coming
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