Monthly Archives: October 2011

For the sake of the mission of Christ

There is a question that I’ve been working on for the Board of Ordained Ministry that goes like this: For the sake of the mission of Jesus Christ to have an effective witness and because you’re a pastor, will you … Continue reading

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The Need for Grace

It’s natural for Christians to recognize that the lost world is in need of divine grace. However, when we mistakenly believe that Christians who confess the saving power of Christ crucified are past the point of needing more grace, we are soon reminded that is a fallacy. Continue reading

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Some really bad advice

Everyone has advice.  Yesterday I went to a mandatory training day.  There was some good advice and some bad advice.  No sex with people in the congregation was good advice (unless you’re married to one of them in which case … Continue reading

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Do we have what it takes?

Diane saw this show on television where this girl paid off $25,000 in student loans in 18 months by not spending money she didn’t have to spend. Diane mentioned it to me thinking about saving money. I’m all for it. I’m not sure if we’re moving forward with the idea or if we even can. Continue reading

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Scripture, Tradition, Experience, & Reason

The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It’s been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt, and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. Continue reading

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Extra Prayer Required (EPR) People

It’s the perfect example of being a little more sympathetic toward EPR People. The thing is, that’s not an excuse for me to be an EPR person. I can’t be a pain in the rear to others by making excuses… Continue reading

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Conspicuously Silent

I don’t want to portray God as this needy being waiting with baited breath for us to spend some time with Him or pay attention to Him like a dog waiting for attention, but there is no doubt that God loves it when we remember Him, when we take time to read His Word, pray, and listen. Continue reading

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