It’s about obedience, not ‘orientation’
In my humble opinion, most conservative churches have it wrong in their response to LGBTQ issues. They have spent their
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Spirituality
‘White Christian’ responds to charge of racism, supremacy
I am furious—and brokenhearted—after receiving this comment on my website: White. Christians. Not. Only. Support. Trump. They. Support. White. Police.
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Living a Spirit-filled life
Today, churches celebrate God’s Spirit being freely poured out on the early church: Pentecost Sunday. Prior to this, God’s Spirit
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Where are You God?
Where are You God? Learning to Trust When Times Are Tough is a 365-day devotional and journal to which I
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Happy Mothers’ Day!
Here are my favorite columns and cartoons for these amazing people called “Mom.” Have a great day! • Faith of
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Top ten ways God may be working COVID-19 for good
Watch video I have in my right hand, direct from my home office in Corn Borer, Indiana, today category: Top
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Son of a saint!
When godly parents have not-so-godly children Then Manoah prayed to the Lord: “O Lord, I beg you . . .
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How to decide what’s right or wrong for you
Many of the issues we face in today’s world are not addressed specifically in Scripture. So how do you decide
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LGBTQ(IA+) and B-I-B-L-E
Homosexuality is one of the most polarizing subjects today in the culture, courts and the church. One extreme pole pickets
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God, I don’t understand . . .
. . . unanswered prayer. . . . unfulfilled promises. . . . unpunished evil. You’re not alone if you’re
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Bible study tools
I enjoy teaching a class for writers—and normal people—called Correctly Handling the Word in Writing. So, here are several of
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Overcoming fear and worry
From the book cover: War, politics, finances, health concerns, job loss. Is your blood pressure rising yet? Troubling issues bombard
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Overcoming fear and worry: excerpt
Introduction Hi. I’m Jim. I’m a recovering worrier, who has been worry-free for over forty years now. Well, not in
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When praises turn to ashes
Many churches burn the branches from Palm Sunday of the previous year to use for the current year’s Ash Wednesday.
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If a friend is thinking about suicide . . .
This page attempts to answer: • Is it normal to want to just die? • Will these feelings go away?
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