Thank God, There’s ‘Another King’!
As I'm sure you've heard, England crowned a new king this weekend. Prince Charles was given the new title of King Charles III. I hope Charles does well. We're commanded…
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What in the World Happened to Demas?
Abandonment. Desertion. Betrayal. Our culture seems to be facing a new pandemic, caused not by an evil virus but rather by selfishness and dysfunctional relationships. Jesus predicted this would happen…
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The Rocky Road to Restoration
The entire Bible can be summarized by two different phrases - one terrifying and the other beautiful. First, there's "All have sinned" (Romans 3:23), the disturbing synopsis of humankind's loss…
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Untie That Colt!
Recently I talked with a young friend in another state who serves as a campus pastor for a large multisite church. "Have you had many opportunities to preach lately, Chris?"…
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The Lost Art of Friendship
The most intense period of my 2019 cancer and chemo journey lasted just six months. Although it was rough, I met many people at the cancer clinic who had it…
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What Happened to All the Phone Booths?
As a kid, I don't remember seeing the huge number of superheroes we're now surrounded by. Today the endless list includes such notables as Spider Man, Wonder Woman, Captain America,…