Category Archives: Church and Culture

Human Sexuality and Gender–What Say You Nature?

We live in a day where there is monumental concern over the genetic altering of crops and the general manipulation of a fragile environment to benefit our needs. “Don’t mess with nature” is the often repeated warning. And when an … Continue reading

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“I Was Born Gay”- Why the Current Gay Debate Is Irrelevant

Often in debating those who advocate homosexual behavior in the Church one will find themselves being asked, “Did you choose to be a heterosexual?” The real question being asked of course is, “Do you remember consciously making the choice that … Continue reading

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Where is God when Evil Visits?

It was a few days ago that great evil visited Newtown Elementary School in the form of a crazed maniac unleashing his personal hell on innocent children. And a great many people and pundits continue to wonder, “How can we … Continue reading

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God, Christmas and the Newtown School Shooting.

God didn’t think the world needed Christmas because it needed another festive holiday. He knew it needed rescue…it needed a Savior. He didn’t see peace on earth and goodwill towards men. He saw bloody Crusades, Salem Witch Trials, Wounded Knee, … Continue reading

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Marriage: to be or to flee

Today I read a blog post on love and marriage that explained the dynamics of marriage with one of the most profound analogies I have ever come across. I couldn’t help but think how desperately young CHRISTIANS need to read … Continue reading

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Why Obama won in 2012

Republicans are kidding themselves if they think the political culture of our grid-locked bureaucracy in Washington would have fundamentally changed into a bureaucracy deserving the nation’s admiration had Romney won the election. As an old Israeli friend of mine once … Continue reading

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Evangelism–not a long-distance relationship

I was thinking today about evangelism which is fundamentally “to bring good news to people.” Evangelism for the Christian is not a long-distance relationship or form of communication. Christian evangelism is in its greatest form when the distance between broken people … Continue reading

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Right Wing vs. Left Wing politics

The polarization of the U.S. becomes clearly evident upon each wave of presidential politicking every four years. Should America drift to the left or to the right? Ideally I think the U.S. should strike a middle of the road approach, but … Continue reading

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God and Suffering

I’m reposting this article written by Rob Brendle because I find it to be both timely and accurate. See original article here.  Where was God in the Aurora Shooting? By Rob Brendle, Special to CNN I held her hand as she … Continue reading

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Marrying “The ONE”

It is all to common to hear people speak of finding “the one” they were “meant” to spend the rest of their lives with. The concept of “the one” and finding that “one” person is reinforced at every turn– from … Continue reading

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