Monthly Archives: October 2007

Gossip and the Supper

Several Sunday’s ago our church heard the annual gossip sermon. This is the sermon where the preacher outlined in detail the sins of each particular family as they had been related to the elders during the course of the year, … Continue reading

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A Parable for Hyper-Calvinists

To those who say, “if God has ordained all things, then what does it matter if I witness since all who will be saved will be saved regardless what I do?,” you would do well to consider the parable of … Continue reading

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Pleased and Displeased Without Contradiction

II Peter 3:9 reads as follows: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. And this is … Continue reading

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A Study of Romans – An Introduction

It can be commonly observed that it is quite rare for just one thing to be happening at any given time, or even for a single action to serve no more than a single purpose. Such is certainly the case … Continue reading

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How to Shake Up the Republican (or Democrat) Party

I just want to say this, and then I’m going to bed. If you want to shake up the Republican party a bit, now is the time to do it. Right now. Tonight. And here’s how you do it. Find … Continue reading

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Restaurants, Chick Tracts, and the Ensuing Confusion that Invariably Came About

A while back, I went to an IHOP with a bunch of friends (who shall all remaining nameless, mainly to protect the identity of one of them) and we had a really great, horrible meal. What I mean by that, … Continue reading

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Turning Our Nation Around II: The War at Home

If a man would change the world, let him begin with something that is right before his eyes, let him lead his home. My church hosted a father/son retreat this weekend, and I was fortunate enough to attend several of … Continue reading

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Turning Our Nation Around

Children die because of their father’s decisions. Do you believe that? Lately that phrase keeps popping into my head, pushing out every other thought, until all I can do is stop whatever it is I’m doing and pray for my … Continue reading

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