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Why Young People Leave the Church—and Why They Stay

February 26, 2020

Why Young People Leave the Church—and Why They Stay JOHN STONESTREET WITH SHANE MORRIS You know what I’m happy to leave behind in the 2010s? The headlines about how Millennials are killing everything. “Millennials are killing mayonnaise,” “Millennials are killing golf,” and “Millennials are killing real estate because they spend all their money on avocado toast.” Those are real … More Why Young People Leave the Church—and Why They Stay

Is the BFM 2000 View of Women in Ministry an Innovation?

February 26, 2020

I found this article interesting due to our church recently having being asked to move and assume the duties leadership at another (much larger facility) local assembly. The church in question had seen it’s membership dwindle in recent years down to a dozen or so. One of the stipulations for receiving this property was agreeing … More Is the BFM 2000 View of Women in Ministry an Innovation?

Here’s What Americans Need to Know About Socialism

February 25, 2020

The Heritage Foundation Feb 23, 2020 Good morning. If you are following the presidential debates, you know that socialism is a hot-button issue in America right now. But how much do people really know about this toxic ideology? Heritage’s distinguished fellow in conservative thought, Dr. Lee Edwards, explains everything Americans need to know about socialism. … More Here’s What Americans Need to Know About Socialism

The Inescapable Truth About God

February 25, 2020

I do not know if this will be a series so I will chime in with my 2 cents now :). “True Worship of God” must be in Spirit and Truth (John 4:20-26) all other ‘worship’ is false and useless. Another fallacy is the object of our worship. It certainly is not us, (I have … More The Inescapable Truth About God

Capitalism vs. Socialism: Which Does God Support?

February 25, 2020

Is God a Capitalist? American Pastors Network Discusses Capitalism vs. Socialism, as These Economic Issues Become Election Issues Many on both sides of the political coin have reservations about the talk of socialism creeping into the 2020 presidential election conversations. As the topic of socialism has become more prevalent in America, the American Pastors Network (APN) has explored … More Capitalism vs. Socialism: Which Does God Support?

Through our Gospel

February 24, 2020

One of the most common arguments against Covenant or Reformed Theology is that it places all the emphasis on God and none on man’s actions. The most frequent example (usually in a sarcastic manner) is so y’all don’t need to evangelize because God deals with all that. My answer is let us READ THE BOOK! … More Through our Gospel

Sunday’s Sermon Series – Civil Government: Part V

February 23, 2020

Continuing our series due to all the ballyhoo going on in congress (and around the world for that matter) as a reminder to everyone just whom is in total control of all things including governments. So for the next couple of months of Sunday’s I am going to run a series of sermons from James … More Sunday’s Sermon Series – Civil Government: Part V

Saturday’s Military Devotional – LOVE

February 22, 2020

CONTEXT: I found the verses above in my Inbox this week and then started looking into all the articles I had posted about Biblical Love recently; the list was far more extensive than I remembered. So this weeks challenge is to look over these past posts, below, and then answer the questions below. As always … More Saturday’s Military Devotional – LOVE

Worshiping in Pain

February 22, 2020

Worshiping in Pain Brian Fairchild | February 21, 2020 It’s difficult to recall the number of perplexed looks I’ve received over the past two-and-a-half years as I have explained to people my doctoral research project. Some have mused that wrestling with lament for this long must be disheartening. I have experienced the opposite. My intrigue with lament … More Worshiping in Pain

What is the law of Christ?

February 22, 2020

What is the law of Christ? Answer: Galatians 6:2 states, “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” (emphasis added). What exactly is the law of Christ, and how is it fulfilled by carrying each other’s burdens? While the law of Christ is also mentioned in 1 Corinthians 9:21, the … More What is the law of Christ?