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It’s Not the Way It’s Supposed to Be
Orthodox Christianity has, at least from the time of Augustine, upheld the doctrine of original sin. According to the church, the first man’s rebellion against his creator left all humanity guilty before God and damaged in their nature. When Adam … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christianity, In the News, Theology
Tagged abortion, Adam, binge drinking, Christianity Today, Cornelius Plantinga, divorce, G. K. Chesterton, Genesis, opioids, original sin, sin, trojan horse
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Avoid a Bandwagon Brand of Politics
I was recently asked, point-blank, if I was a liberal or a conservative. No one has ever asked me that question before – at least not directly. There have been times, however, when people have told me what I am: … Continue reading
Our Church Is Better Than Your Church
I’ve been surprised by people who, in conversation with me, refer to the church I pastor as “your church.” I’m surprised because they’ve been attending for years. Why are they still saying “you” instead of “we” and “your church” instead … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Church, Spiritual life
Tagged church, healthy spirituality, Matthew 6:21, Romans 12:5
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Charlottesville: Is it Time to Take Sides?
After Charlottesville, is it time to take sides? President Trump has been roundly criticized for his alleged refusal to do so, both in his initial response to the violence there and in his follow-up news conference. He has been … Continue reading
No Symptoms Doesn’t Equal No Disease
I recently visited the nice people at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan for a coronary angiogram, with overnight accommodations, IVs, heart monitors, and blood draws as part of the all-inclusive package. How I got there is a long story, full … Continue reading
Better Off Dead: Life Beyond the Grave
Death has always been hard to understand – just try explaining it to a child. How strange it is to be speaking to a person you know one minute and find them absent the next. Their body is still present … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Faith, Peace with God
Tagged 1 Corinthians 13:12, Acts 20:24, Baldur, Claritin, death, Greek mythology, Hades, Hebrews 2:15, Norse mythology, Philippians 1:21, Philippians 1:23, plague, Psalm 23:4, Sheol
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The Tie That Binds Can Also Tear Us Apart
Most Christian churches include a ritual meal in their worship liturgy. They refer to it in different ways – participating in the Lord’s Supper, taking Holy Communion, celebrating the Eucharist – and they take part in it with varying frequency. … Continue reading
