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Twenty-Five Years After 9/11: Remembering the Past, Examining Our Hearts, and Preparing for What Lies Ahead
REMEMBER. RETURN. REPAIR. PREPARE. There are certain dates that become more than dates on a calendar. They become markers in our memories and milestones in our lives. September 11 is one of those dates. Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, our nation and, in many ways, the entire world was suddenly, tragically and forever […]
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PREPARING THE WAY FOR THE KING PART 1: The Spirit of Elijah, John the Baptist, and a People Prepared for the Lord.
REPAIR THE ALTAR. TURN THE HEARTS. PREPARE THE WAY. There are passages of Scripture that I have read and pondered for years; yet every time I return to them, I sense there is still more to understand. Matthew 16:28 through Matthew 17:1–13 is one of those passages for me. Jesus makes this remarkable statement: “There […]
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GENETICALLY MODIFIED HUMANS? When Yesterday’s Science Fiction Becomes Today’s Ethical Question
Yesterday’s science fiction has, in some respects, become today’s reality. The question is no longer only, “What if?” Perhaps we also need to ask, “What now?” There was a time when many things we take for granted today belonged to the world of science fiction. I remember Dick Tracy talking into his wrist radio. It […]
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When the Machine Begins to Rule the Minister: Stewarding the Machinery of Ministry Without Selling the Calling
This is not a criticism of the many wonderful churches, ministries, and organizations doing extraordinary work around the world. I thank God for them. Nor am I opposed to growth, influence, good administration, funding, or the opportunities that can accompany them. But for me personally, I have always carried a caution about what I call […]
