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November 22, 2023
Who Will be at Heaven’s Thanksgiving Table?
Someone once said we will probably be surprised at those present at heaven's "Thanksgiving table"...
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Immigrants in the Bible
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How Abortion Became the Poster-Child for the Religious Right
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Are You a Doubting Thomas?
We’ve all heard the expression, “Doubting Thomas.” This expression is based is based on the...
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By now, most of us have heard of the current Israeli/Palestinian conflict launched on October...
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An Introduction to the Law for Christians
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Learning From the Pharisees and Sadducees
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September 27, 2023
Ten Things Christians Should Get Over, Now
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20 Things Your Leader Looks for if You Seek Promotion, Part 2
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20 Things Your Leader Looks for if You Seek Promotion, Part 1
Psst….you…hey, yeah you! If you seek to be ordained or elevated in church position, I...
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Unconditional Love
I had only been a Christian for a few months when our church experienced something...
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What the Church Needs to Learn from Hillsong Church’s Scandal
When I decided to do this column, I didn't think I'd use a public media...
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Ten Tips to Understand the Bible
Trying to understand the Bible can seem intimidating. This is true even for those who...
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What Makes a Cult a Cult?
It's not uncommon to hear the term "cult" frequently thrown around today. The term is...
August 09, 2023
Ministry Basic Training
When I first went into ministry (twenty-plus years ago), we weren’t met with the same...
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When Ministers Hurt
A quick run through social media will show a number of different angles on Christian...
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Good Ministry Leadership Happens When Nobody is Looking
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July 19, 2023
The Ministry of Ordination
The term "The Ministry of Ordination" sounds very serious and official. I have titled such...
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We are Sacred Space
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