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Changing Sides (The Story of Salvation and Santification)
A few years ago I met with a gifted athlete and student, not yet a believer. He was raised in the church, so he knows the storyline, but...
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Oct 10, 20224 min read
"Repentless Christianity"
Thirty years ago when Billy Graham was still alive and leading evangelistic meetings, I can't remember an "alter call" that wasn't...
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Oct 3, 20223 min read
How Should Christians Fight the "School Board Wars"?
When schools were locked down during Covid and parents had to help their kids with online classes, many parents were shocked! Some were...
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Sep 26, 20223 min read
What Does the Bible Teach Us About Sunday (Sabbath) Observance?
I often get asked what I believe about Sunday, or Sabbath observance. So let’s start with making a clear distinction between the Sabbath...
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Sep 19, 20224 min read
"Avodah" As Unto the Lord
The Hebrew word “Avodah” in ancient Hebrew has three meanings that should shake up every Christian. It can mean “work,” “worship”, or...
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Sep 12, 20223 min read
Should You Die, Have You Left Instructions to the Guardians of Your Children?
Almost every parent I know has made a legal decision about who the guardians of their children will be, if both of them die. Here’s my...
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Sep 5, 20223 min read
22 Important Questions Every Wife Should Ask About Estate Planning and Retirement
It still surprises me how often good, Christian, married men die unexpectedly, and their wives have to scramble desperately to figure out...
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Aug 29, 20222 min read
Christian Nationalism, an Oxymoron
A group of us “Geezers” hosted a dinner recently with eight young men, some not yet Christians. One of the young men asked a great...
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Aug 22, 20226 min read
Being Civil in an Age of Contempt
I’ve been blogging a lot lately on civility. Why? Because I meet regularly with young Christians who are shocked that some older...
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Aug 15, 20224 min read
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