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Calling Men Back to Church
When I was young I was extremely allergic to cats and birds (among other things). I avoided them at all cost. In fact, I had to receive a weekly allergy shot in order to keep the misery of an allergic reaction at bay. Staying away from things that triggered my … Continue reading
The Church: Museum, Hospital, or Something Else?
An often quoted axiom says, “The church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints.” Most Christians readily say “Amen!” to the statement, but I always wonder what the statement means exactly. In one sense the “church” is neither a hospital nor a museum because the church is … Continue reading
Parents as Disciple Makers
I confess, I am a typical male. I see a problem and immediately start trying to fix it. This works well with loose doorknobs or leaky faucets, but the “just fix it” mentality is not always the proper response to a problem. Guys, you only need to ask your wives … Continue reading
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Praying for Faith
Like many Christians, I sometimes wonder how my faith measures up against the mustard seed of faith necessary to move mountains (Matt. 17:20). Even that small amount of faith can accomplish the seemingly impossible. Now, we know that the power behind faith is not our own but is the power … Continue reading
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What’s In a Name?
What’s in a name? For most Americans the answer is,“Not much.” Names typically carry a merely functional purpose, something we use to distinguish one person from another. The meaning behind a name has very little relevance, if any. However, when God gives a name in the Bible, that name carries … Continue reading
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Making Disciples at Christmas
For most people Christmas is a wonderful time of year, if not the best time of year. Children can’t wait to see what goodies are coming their way, not to mention they have a couple weeks reprieve from the toils of school work. Extended families often gather together for good … Continue reading
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A Lesson From the Birds
At times I like to stop what I am doing, look out the window, and observe what creation is doing around me. I suppose I often took such things for granted in former years. I recall back in college a friend commenting on the beauty of a sunset one evening … Continue reading
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