Category: All About Life
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Statement from Elders on Proposition 3
I read this statement from the Elders on the upcoming vote on Proposition 3 which would legalize abortion in our state. On behalf of the Elders, I want to take a few minutes this morning to address what we believe is a very serious topic in our culture. As a church, we have always believed…
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Being Thankful and the Ditch of Idolatry
For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. (Romans 1:21, ESV) Thanksgiving prayer sheet So, the holiday season is upon us, and the day turkeys around our country have dreaded for a whole…
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Smite them Oh Mighty Smiter – Are we to use Imprecatory Psalms
Psalm 139:19–22 [19] Oh that you would slay the wicked, O God! O men of blood, depart from me! [20] They speak against you with malicious intent; your enemies take your name in vain. [21] Do I not hate those who hate you, O LORD? And do I not loathe those who rise up against…
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Inauguration Day Prayer – Our Kingdom Calling
In a couple of hours our country will have the transfer of power in our presidency. Wanted to point you to two things as you think about this day. First is a blog post I wrote on the day before the election about our responsibility as believers in Jesus no matter who won. As I…
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Thinking about Justice this Martin Luther King Holiday
Happy Martin Luther King Day. As you are enjoying the day, let me encourage you to think about the issue of Biblical justice. Throwing a few things out for your consideration. This article by Tim Keller is from his book Generous Justice and looks at the question, “what is Biblical justice?” I referenced a quote…