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Politics–The Religious Wrong

A new round of elections is quickly approaching, but not fast enough for my tastes. Voting is certainly a privilege, but I find the grossly negative TV ads to be totally gagnaminous. And how I wish I could say something more positive about some of the conservative Christian (of which I am one) dialogue I hear about […]

Pink Elephant

The Pink Elephant in the Church . . .

It’s there. We all know it’s there. But nobody wants to really be honest about it. It’s a big problem. Real big. And yet Jesus thoroughly addressed the issue. It’s one of those things that we readily recognize and yet find difficult to define. We might call it a spirit of contempt. Webster’s Online Dictionary defines […]

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Renewing Our Focus

This week our intern, Sam, unexpectedly lost his grandfather. Nobody knew it was coming. Suddenly—in an instant—he was ushered into the next life. Family and friends who remain are left to grieve and mourn their loss. For months Sam has played an integral role as we prepare to film our life-changing Search for Me identity […]

Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires!

Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires!

A friend of mine (let’s call him Bill) was recently confronted with a rather messy relational conflict. It seems that a neighbor possessed a growing grudge towards Bill—fed by statements several people made over the course of time. Each negative comment or accusation was like dry tinder to a fire about to burn out of […]

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The Indelible Mark of a Christian

How can you recognize someone who loves the Pittsburgh Steelers? By their unique markings. Black and gold hats, jerseys, and terrible towels  (horns are optional) are quick identifiers of some of the most radical football fans across the globe. But it’s not just the Steelers! Sports fans of all types adorn themselves with the colors and logos of […]

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