Monthly Archives: August 2013

To Beard or not to Beard?

A recently retired Christian college president and his wife were exploring the area surrounding their new home when they noticed a sign for a community church. Since they were looking for a church to connect to, they followed the sign … Continue reading

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The transformative nature of faith

Faith is transformative. Though it may take time for changes to become apparent, a person who comes to believe will be different than he was before he believed. A person who remains unchanged has not believed. This is true whether … Continue reading

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What to do when you are having doubts

I cannot count the times I’ve heard people say, “I don’t know how anyone can look at this world and not believe in God.” But I’ve also known people to say, “I don’t know how anyone can look at the … Continue reading

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Are Jesus’ commands unrealistic (or does it just seem that way)?

Generations of people in the western world were brought up to believe in Jesus. They were taught that he was the good and loving Son of God who died for people’s sins and was resurrected three days later. They seldom … Continue reading

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Until our feelings do us part

As a pastor I have officiated at many funeral services as well as many wedding celebrations. To my knowledge, everyone I’ve ever buried has stayed buried, at least to the present time. It would be disturbing to find it otherwise. … Continue reading

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