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About salooper57

Husband, father, pastor, follower. I am a disciple of Jesus, learning how to do life from him. I read, write, walk, play a little guitar, enjoy my family.

The Danger of Idolizing Technology

Posted on November 17, 2018 by salooper57

Every era has its gods – the powerful entities that people routinely turn to for protection, provision, and personal fulfillment. In our era that god is technology. Technology has achieved ascendancy in this generation, at least in the West, but … Continue reading →

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The Story We’re In Isn’t About Ease and Security

Posted on November 10, 2018 by salooper57

Until Christians understand why they’re here, they will not understand what they should be doing. Continue reading →

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Snake-Handling: The Christian’s Relationship to Money

Posted on November 1, 2018 by salooper57

Christians think differently about money – or at least they should. You can listen to the recent message titled Snake-Handling (on Christians and money) here: http://lockwoodchurch.org/media/131783-505499-1579583/snake-handling-luke-16-9-14

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A God Veiled in Time and Space

Posted on October 30, 2018 by salooper57

Read my recent article, which first appeared on 10/23/2018 on Christianity Today. Here’s the link, if you’d prefer to go to the C.T. site: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2018/october-web-only/atheism-where-is-god-physics-revealed-in-christ.html When I read that songwriter Michael Gungor told his wife, Lisa, “I don’t believe in God … Continue reading →

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Why Church Is Indispensable

Posted on October 27, 2018 by salooper57

When people came to our church building this past Sunday, I sent them away. In fact, I sent them to other churches. I told them, “Go and bless another church with your presence.” We didn’t meet for worship this week … Continue reading →

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What Is the Secret of Contentment?

Posted on October 20, 2018 by salooper57

Frank Sinatra planned to retire when he was at the top of his game. He used to say, “You gotta get out before you hit the mat.” And yet he kept performing until he was almost eighty and his performances … Continue reading →

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The Heart’s Creed Is What Really Matters

Posted on October 13, 2018 by salooper57

The two best-known creeds of the Western Church are the Nicene Creed and the Apostles’ Creed. The Nicene Creed dates from 325 and represents the Church’s unified response to an ongoing controversy about the divine nature of Christ.  The Apostles’ … Continue reading →

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Is There a Christian Way to Think About Kavanaugh?

Posted on October 6, 2018 by salooper57

The country is like a volcano that is ready to erupt. Smoke is billowing. If the eruption comes, it won’t matter if one is a man or a woman, a Democrat or a Republican, a Conservative or a Progressive, everyone … Continue reading →

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How to Face Suffering

Posted on October 3, 2018 by salooper57

How should we think about suffering? How can we endure it when we’re the ones suffering? Click the link below to hear a 27-minute sermon titled, “Trial by Fire,” informed by 1 Peter 4:12-19. How to Face Suffering

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How to Talk with a Child about Death

Posted on September 29, 2018 by salooper57

Every time a celebrity dies unexpectedly, the news and entertainment industry nearly overwhelms us with coverage. If the celebrity dies by his or her own hand, the news-storm stalls out and rains reports and rumors on us for weeks. Among … Continue reading →

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