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Bonhoeffer’s Warning About Christian Nationalism

/ Apostasy, Christianity, Politics

Sylvia and I went to see “Bonhoeffer”, a recommended movie. I cried twice. Modern America and Nazi Germany share unsettling similarities. Hitler exploited Christian Nationalism to convert followers, convincing them to commit horrific atrocities that ultimately led to World War II. Bonhoeffer, a German Protestant pastor, recognized this deception and its devastating consequences. Exploiting Christian […]

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Unconditional?

/ Bible, Christianity, Sermons

We Christians often talk about God’s unconditional love. However, using a word search tool in the ESV, KJV, NKJV, NASB, and NRSV translations reveals “unconditional” never appears once in scripture. “Love”, in contrast, appears 773 times in its various forms in the ESV. So does God love us unconditionally? Yes – and No. God absolutely

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Christmas Wish 2017

/ Christianity, Holidays, Parables

As a small child, Christmas held a special magic I’ve often wished I could experience once again. Mesmerized by the tinseled tree whose outstretched arms protected rewards for a good little boy’s year-long behavior, I anticipated for two weeks what marvelous treasures lay concealed by colored wrapping paper bound with glittering ribbons and bows. I

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Bondage or Freedom? You Get to Choose…

/ Christianity, Politics

Full Speed Ahead While historically I haven’t gotten too excited about politics, I find myself rather obsessed as of late. Try as I might, I just can’t help being drawn back into a very opinionated position. Here’s why. I care about my planet, my country, and even more about the people around me. I don’t

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A Personal Viewpoint on Chick-fil-A Marriage Controversy

/ Christianity

There has been a social media war going on since Dan Cathy honestly answered the question about his viewpoints on the definition of marriage. While the media storm now appears to be settling, the debate will continue for a long time as American society deals with the issue. What saddens me most, however, is the

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