Category: Commentary
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The Lost Art of Lament
Lament is a topic that is often overlooked in American churches (especially in predominately caucasian churches). Lament in the Bible Lament is very common in the Bible, especially in the Old Testament. We see it as a theme throughout the prophetic books, and the Bible has more books on prophecy than in any other genre.…
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The Trump years: a complex and wild ride
If you think that everything President Trump did during his presidency was great, that’s problematic. But if you think that everything he did during his presidency was disastrous and evil, that is also a problem. No president is perfect. Even presidents we disagree with have redeeming qualities. Certainly his rhetoric was often caustic. I believe…
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Sermon: Evangelistic Living – 1 Corinthians 9:19-23
19 For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. 20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the…
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Podcast: Faith and entertainment with Josh Shepherd
Besides being entertaining, television and film can point us to gospel and tell stories which communicate powerful powerful Biblical truths. We can see stories of love, redemption, sacrifice, and grace. In this episode of Three Theology Questions, we discuss film (and get some recommendations) from Josh Shepherd. Josh writes about culture, faith, and politics for…
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To live is Christ – a message for trying times
A beloved verse from Paul’s letters to the Philippians comes from the 21st verse of chapter 1: “To live is Christ, and to die is gain.” It’s truly profound. Living life on this side of heaven with everything revolving around Christ. Living for him, worshipping him, walking with him, been filled by His Spirit. Every…
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