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The Sin of Conflation

conflate literally, to blow things together, implying a lack of precision and care; to confuse, to link inconsistent ideas Americans are guilty of the sin of conflation. We have clear testimony from Scripture God holds both nations and individuals accountable … Continue reading

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The Jesus Frisbee Syndrome

We don’t need another Jesus Frisbee. Last time I checked, the official “Frisbee” is manufactured to exacting standards, and trademarked by Wham-O. It’s not as if other companies don’t make some really good competing flying disks, but while they have … Continue reading

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Solomon's Wisdom

Here’s something funny for you: For all his vast human wisdom, Solomon was still a fool who set the stage for the unspeakable evil which destroyed his kingdom. God still used him despite his flaws. Jesus was the one and … Continue reading

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Reprise: Two Realms

The world is fallen. It’s broken and will not be fixed. It can only be transcended. When mankind in the Garden chose the path offered by Satan, his spirit died. While recovery was possible, it meant passing through the Flaming … Continue reading

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Shooting Blind: Fitness

For once, I have no clue what God is up to with a particular message. Even though I have an inclination to physical fitness, it’s always been more about playing than work. That is, I could never maintain a program … Continue reading

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Morality Bits: Charity

People who hammer you with guilt over the needs of another are working for Satan. Here’s the way it works in God’s eyes: He gives you resources and talents. He saddles you with the responsibility to keep in touch Him … Continue reading

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Guilt and Shame

While I am not happy with the video portion, this song will help set the tone: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpGh8HN2G30 The point, as I understand it, is the sense of guilt and fear which comes over many Christians at times. You are certain … Continue reading

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Abusive Preaching about Tithing

You hear it from pulpits all across the land, heavy manipulation about tithing. It comes from the notion a church budget is sacred. Somehow, God can’t lead the membership to give less than the mighty Spirit-led leadership simply knows what … Continue reading

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Honk If …

Perhaps you recall the older bumper stickers which used to say, “Honk if you love Jesus!” Then it became more trendy to say, “Tithe if you love Jesus; any fool can honk.” Both are stupid, but for different reasons. Both … Continue reading

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Wrath and Natural Disasters

The failure of Western Civilization to understand God’s ways does not force God to change those ways. We have ample precedent in Scripture. There are two basic streams feeding into natural disasters. First, there is the Fall and the loss … Continue reading

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