Tag: culture
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“Living Biblically” series an opportunity for conversations about faith
Last night, CBS premiered its new show “Living Biblically” about a man who’s life is suddenly thrown into a crisis when his best friend dies and his wife finds out she’s pregnant. Lead character Chip Curry (Jay R. Ferguson) evaluates his life. He had tried to throw himself into his work as a movie reviewer.…
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The cost of becoming famous
In an international incident, three UCLA basketball players were detained in China for stealing sunglasses. One of them was LiAngelo Ball, younger brother of Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball. The Ball family has come to prominence in the world of sporting news in large part due to the outspoken patriarch of the family: LaVar. This week,…
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Why Jesus? Couldn’t there be another way?
“Atonement” is a theological word that gets mentioned. In short, atonement refers to the work that Christ has done for those who have faith in Him to earn their salvation. I think people sometimes approach the gospel with skepticism. Jesus died for the sins of all who believe in him. I know I used to…
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5 thoughts on being “all things to all people” in everyday life
In 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, the Apostle Paul talks about being “all things to all people.” In the rest of the passage, he talks about different groups with whom he demonstrates this. While that passage is not an exhaustive guide to ministry, it provides significant insights into how to reach people for Jesus. Based on…
Josh Benner 