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Should public schools accommodate Muslim prayer?
Sharing this story today, and asking your thoughts about school prayer. For those who listen and follow us in other parts of the world, this story from Green Bay, Wisconsin is right in our hometown: Wis. Schools’ Accommodation for Muslim Prayers Not Welcomed by All Via the Christian [...]
Christian Obedience–A Suggestion or a Mandate?
Of the many challenges we face when seeking to be true followers and disciples of Jesus Christ, obedience seems to be the one that is most difficult. Let’s face it, from the Garden of Eden on, mankind has shown our stubbornness in wanting to do things our way, on our terms, in our timing. And [...]
Obedience and living radically for Him in 2012
Many Christians treat obedience as a “suggestion” rather than a mandate from Jesus. But how can we sort out what He calls us to do versus our own desires and plans for our journeys? What would it truly take in 2012 to be as radical as Jesus in our Christian lifestyle and thinking? The Bible [...]
Evil and the Occult in our world today
Psychics and mediums are jut as popular today as they were thousands of years ago, and God is very clear about avoiding any type of sorcery. Many Christians view things like palm reading, hypnosis, yoga, energy healings and the like as harmless fun. But is there really any spiritual power in these things? What about [...]
Our New year’s Resolution as Christians
Well another year, 2011, is almost in the books. Many will be taking some time to make new year’s resolutions—lose some weight, spend more time with the family, maybe give up some nasty habit—and sadly, most will fail. Because years of bad habits are difficult to erase with a simple resolution—it takes dedication and hard [...]
A Time To Be Meek–and a Time To Fight!
Fire breathing Christians…I’m sure that title causes discomfort in many of us in these politically correct days we live in. We have been taught as Christians to be kind, meek and gentle. And certainly those are desirable characteristics when we keep them in proper context and perspective. But, as always, we look to the bible [...]
Tickle Me Baal
Remember Tickle Me Elmo, the hottest-selling toy from many Christmases past? In 1996 everyone was talking about it, and it shaped future toys for years to come. But like the Emergent Church, the toy took on new characteristics over the years, with fresh new marketing strategies and technologies to entertain today’s generation. As the Emergent [...]
The Lines Are Being Drawn
2011 has indeed been an interesting year to be a Christian. From the controversial teachings of Rob Bell, to the so called “Arab Spring”, to the ill-advised predictions of Harold Camping, it has been a fascinating year. And through it all, I believe God is continuing to implement the separation of His sheep from the [...]
Top Christian stories of the year
What news developments and faith-based movements impacted the Church in 2011? Today we’re talking about the Top 10 News Stories of the year. According to the Crosswalk.com site, the Arab spring, Pat Robertson’s comments on Alzheimer’s and Tim Tebow’s faith made the top stories, but what were the most impactful? Plus in our first half [...]
2012: A Year For Spiritual Preparation
So what can we expect out of 2012 for the nation and for us as Christians? Well, only God knows for sure, but I think by studying our recent history we can get a pretty good feel for what 2012 might look like. As Americans, I think we will see a fierce battle for power [...]
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