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The Wisdom of Not Drinking

Here is a good article that appeals for total abstinence from alcoholic beverages. Some caveats first: We do believe that consumption of alcohol is a Christian liberty issue and therefore we do not...

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Thoughts on the Miners

On my blog I give some thoughts about the interesting “blood pact” of secrecy that has been made by the 33 miners that were rescued this week.

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How our culture influences our view of the church

But the downside of this [American individualism] is that Americans can be suspicious of anyone in authority, and that spills over into the church; when it does so, it represents not biblical teaching...

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A Church Covenant

I have discussed this for years. When our church formed we decided against the concept of a church covenant, but it was a reluctant decision. Over the years I have come to the conclusion that it is a...

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A few of the books I consulted in preparation for Reformation Sunday

Below is a short list of books that I consulted this week about the Reformation. They are written in the popular style and I gleaned from them. I think that they are books that I would heartily...

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Let’s Talk About Halloween

When you have several hundred Christians together in 21st century America, you are going to to have a divergence of opinion on this holiday. Our church is no different, so let’s talk about it. Some are...

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Getting the news of death

Amy Caldwell Bixby My cousin’s wife, Amy, has battled cancer and after dealing with a double mastectomy she enjoyed a short remission. Yesterday the news was bad. I have admired her valiant spirit and...

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Victor Hugo on Professional Pastors

Okay, so the French soured-Catholic-turned-Rationalist is not talking about pastors in his short work “Last Days of a Condemned Man, ” but I could not help but think that Paper Twenty-Ninth by the...

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Our New Logo

As you may be aware, our church recently changed its logo.  This is the logo that goes on our business cards, website, bulletin, and, eventually, our sign. We put the new logo in Sunday’s bulletin to...

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Important Announcement

Grace and Peace! We have keys! Yesterday the acceptance of the offer was officially signed. The ball is rolling! If all goes well, the closing will be in about 40 days. Until then, we are going to...

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