Charles Spurgeon’s ‘fearful depression’
Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) was a noted pastor in England who, in his lifetime, spoke to over 10 million people, often
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The Easter story in chronological order
From Jesus: His Life and Lessons. I’ve divided the story into seven sections so you can choose to read a
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It really is a wonderful life
Irreverent from Rev. magazine November/December2007 Unless you’re a) stranded on Exile Island, b) in a persistent vegetative state, or c)
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Killing orphans and widows: a lexicon of literary lingo
Publishing is a bloody business! Editors kill widows and orphans, set deadlines and issue kill fees. Graphic designers maintain a
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Hope amid horror
September 11, 2006 For those of us glued to our TVs on September 11, 2001, certain images are forever burned
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Yep, I’m intolerant
I’m coming out of the politically-correct closet and announcing, “Yep! I’m intolerant!” Watch or read For instance, do you really
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Jesus on ‘prosperity gospel’
Prosperity gospel n. a religious doctrine that financial blessing is the will of God for Christians, and that faith, positive
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Can ‘war on terrorism’ be won?
September 11, 2005 President Bush called it “The war on terrorism.” His secretary of defense preferred to call it the
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Are you absolutely sure there are no absolutes?
A while ago, David Samuels wrote in New York Times magazine—and I quote—”It is a shared if unspoken premise of
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How do you deal with the death of a family member or a friend?
Here are some excerpts from my book, The Why Files: Is There Really Life After Death?, that I hope will
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Top ten Christian websites
Here are the top ten Christian sites verified by Similar Web as of December 2020. Several “top” Christian websites lists
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Big ‘buts’ of the Bible
“I like big buts and I cannot lie.” No, it’s not that annoying Sir Mix-A-Lot ditty. I like the big
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What does the Bible really say?
The Bible should be registered as a lethal weapon! Hebrews 4:12 warns us “the word of God is living and
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Encouraging quips and quotations
I love collecting clever quotations. Here are some of my favorites: Some days you’re the pigeon; some days you’re the
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Cure for common cold? Sex!
Depressed? Have a cold? Suffering from heart disease or even cancer? Researchers are finding that, and I quote, “Sex can
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