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How to live more missionally in suburbia

Ed Stetzer the Director of Lifeway Research and Lifeway’s Missiologist in Residence. Stetzer was recently interview on his opinions about life and ministry in the suburbs. This interview is short and helpful and I encourage you to read the entire … Continue reading

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A Clay-Footed People

Here is a good quote from an excellent article on the dangers of idol worship and the blessings of Grace: I’ve got to believe that nothing would profoundly change the focus, direction, praxis, and reflection of each Christian in this … Continue reading

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Preaching, Politics, and Jesus Christ

Please consider reading this short but powerful reflection on preaching and politics by Russell D. Moore entitled The Messiah Channel: Jeremiah Wright & the Conservatives Who Preach Just Like Him. Please keep praying for me, and for every other preacher … Continue reading

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Why God Doesn’t Fully Explain Pain

  If you have been following along in the sermon series on 1st Peter you know that the Apostle worked diligently to keep disciples of Jesus Christ attuned to how God was at work in the midst of their struggles.  … Continue reading

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Artist He Qi

I am a fan of the artist He Qi. Click HERE and you will find a recent article from Christianity Today about the artist and his work. Click HERE to see He Qi’s online gallery.

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Valley of Vision

Banner of Truth – Valley of Vision Daily Devotion The Valley of Vision Lord, high and holy, meek and lowly, Thou has brought me to the valley of vision, where I live in the depths but see thee in the … Continue reading

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Jesus and American Idol

Calling all American Idol fans..It looks like the disappearance and then reappearance of Jesus on a recent episode of American Idol has caused a fascinating ripple in the blogosphere. I was particularly struck by this quote from the discussion at … Continue reading

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Rabbi Shmuley Boteach on Six Values for Raising Outstanding Children

Ok..I’m certainly not an Oprah fan but I have occasionally enjoyed the insights of one of her “friends”, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach. The Rabbi recently offered up an excellent reflection on parenting entitled “Six Values for Raising Outstanding Children” – You … Continue reading

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The Curse of Numbers

Here is a reflection on the importance of rejoicing in God’s providential care from a Lutheran Army chaplain serving in Afghanistan Though we often do not see it, our rebellion against God incorporates numbers. We take comfort in them instead … Continue reading

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A Christian Reflects on Life in the Mid-20′s

The Suburban Christian: Wuthnow on twentysomething life: Young adults lack support systems Many of us experience a quarterlife crisis or what Douglas Coupland called a “mid-twenties breakdown,” defined as “a period of mental collapse occurring in one’s twenties, often caused … Continue reading

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What the New Testament Church Prayed For….

What the New Testament Church Prayed For By John Piper January 1, 1995 They called on God to vindicate his people in their cause. And will not God vindicate his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he … Continue reading

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The Suburban Christian: Puritans and pornographers

Interesting refection on American culture and human nature The Suburban Christian: Puritans and pornographers So it’s not merely that American society is divided between different tribes, that some are Puritans and others are pornographers and that these camps are locked … Continue reading

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Christian Marriage

A fine meditation on the nature of Christian marriage from Albert Mohler Marriage and the Glory of God It is bad enough that the secular world has discounted marriage into a quasi-legal contract that, like other voluntary contracts, can be … Continue reading

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How do we know when to confront and when to quietly forgive and forget?

Here is a fascinating article by John MacArthur ………. Pulpit Magazine » Blog Archive » Let Them Know or Let It Go?

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The Gospel Matters on Monday

Interesting interview about how the Gospel has impacted a business executive……. New Attitude | Articles On Sunday we’re pretty gospel centered. We sing the gospel, we hear a message containing about the gospel, we discuss gospel issues with a friend. … Continue reading

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