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What to Say When Your Daughter Tells You She’s Gay
The first thing I’d do if my daughter told me she had same sex attractions is give her a giant hug and tell her that nothing, nothing, nothing can ever change my love for her.
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5 Things Newlyweds Must Not Do
Newlyweds can postpone some things. But there are some mighty important matters they need to deal with head on and face immediately.
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Why Christians Should Care About Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
DEIB isn’t a four-letter word. But it may just be the most important acronym we embrace to become a people, in Christ’s likeness, who are successful in inviting a changing world and increasingly diverse people who don’t yet know they belong to finally find a home in Jesus.
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The Real Christmas Story Is a Subversive Tale About a New Start for a Corrupt World
For some, the world looking a lot like Christmas does not evoke joy but triggers deep sadness. But as much as sorrow seems out of place in our sanitized, sentimental holiday, it is not at odds with the original Christmas story.
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10 Things God Asks of a Biblical Husband
Everything I aspire to be as a husband is because of what the Bible calls me to be. And since Jesus was never married, I have to take the bulk of my instruction as a biblical husband from the other words of Scripture, which I take to be as authoritative as the “red letters” of Jesus.
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This Is Why the Old Testament Law Still Matters
You’ve been there. You start the new year with the lofty goal of reading through the entire Bible before the next new year and...
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How Much Does the Holy Spirit Have You?
The New Testament often tells us to be "filled with the Spirit." Do you ever wonder how to unleash the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in your life?
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8 Time Drainers of Pastors and Church Staff
What is the biggest waste of a pastor's time? Here's a look at some of the greatest time drainers for pastors and staff, with suggestions about improving each of them.