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Category Archives: Church Life
Why Did We Close?
Like most churches (but, unfortunately, not all), we have decided to close our doors through at least April 30 or until the stay-at-home order by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey expires. We are not holding any classes or services and none … Continue reading
A Plea For Truth
“”I don’t know if this is true or not.” I know it’s not true, but I wanted to get people’s reaction.” “I just reposted it. It’s not my job to verify it.” “I know it’s not true, but it’s funny!” … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving From President Lincoln
We trace the history of Thanksgiving in the United States of America to 1621, when the Pilgrims celebrated their first harvest in the New world. It was a three-day feast attended by 90 Native Americans and 53 Pilgrims. It was … Continue reading
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My Response to Sex Abuse in the Church
The Houston Chronicle published an investigative report last week detailing reports of sex abuse in Southern Baptist Churches. It was an honest article detailing the awful trauma that comes with sex abuse, especially when it occurs in the church. It … Continue reading
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The Good News and Bad News About Abortion
The recent decision by the State of New York to pass an “abortion-until-birth” law has refueled our public abortion debate. But rather than focus on the specifics of that abhorrent new law, perhaps this is a good time to back … Continue reading
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Pro-Life From The Womb To The Tomb (Reposted)
I originally published this last year. I republish it this week in honor of Sanctity of Life Sunday, which is celebrated on January 20 of this year. I am a pro-lifer, but I want you to understand that being pro-life … Continue reading
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Helping Refugees
On Wednesday and Thursday of this week (December 26-27), we accepted into our care 94 refugees from Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Honduras. Over half of them were children. We fed them. We gave them places to sleep for a night or … Continue reading
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Public Behavior
Many celebrities, politicians, athletes, and social media users seem to be having trouble determining what is right or wrong. (Or they just don’t care.) As a result, we are seeing an abundance of racist tweets, name-calling on Facebook, and putdowns … Continue reading
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Abusive Relationships
The words of a prominent Southern Baptist leader (made several years ago but brought to public attention in the last few weeks) has caused a firestorm of anger, accusations, debate, and defense. The leader essentially said that in the case … Continue reading
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Things I’d Like to See . . . Respect
I believe in respect. Unfortunately, I don’t see much of it anymore. American culture seems to run on disrespect. Politicians show complete disrespect to other politicians. Crowds at ballgames disrespect the players, the referees, the coaches, and fans of the … Continue reading
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