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 | » One Special Night in Downtown Albuquerque
by Jeremy Reynalds
The man presented the sort of picture that many people ignore, and one which others in positions of authority in Albuquerque are trying to eliminate from the downtown scene. Let me tell you a little bit about him. On a recent cold evening, James was ... read more
• March 1, 2007 |
 | » How Amazing Grace Changed The World
by Dr. Nigel M. de S. Cameron
I was just reading a brilliant book about Winston Churchill that looks at him in "40 ways" (by Gretchen Rubin, Random House). Churchill's greatness - as the towering human being of his long generation - is beyond dispute, whatever the ambig... read more
• February 22, 2007 |
 | » A Review Of Storming Heaven by Kyle Mills
by Frederick Meekins
Incidents such as Waco, Jonestown, and the Heaven's Gate suicides prove the unique challenge such sects pose to contemporary society because of the threats they represent to both life and liberty while having to balance the need to protect the innoce... read more
• February 20, 2007 |
 | » Zeus our problem
by Matt Friedeman
For Christians, any other "god" -- or the tangible reality reflected in our lives -- is an idol worth rebuking. The Church, like much of the world, has been enticed by the temptations of eroticism, wine, music, beauty, and wealth. And somet... read more
• February 11, 2007 |
 | » Crossing the Chasm
by Marsha Jordan
Jesus provided the gift of atonement, but not everyone accepts His gift. Some don't want the gift, but many just don't know how to receive it. The first step across the chasm between us and God is believing that Jesus was who He said He was -- the Ch... read more
• February 6, 2007 |
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| » Dead Men Walking
by Marsha Jordan
Lazarus had been dead and rotting in the grave for days. His sister told Jesus, "He stinketh." (And who says there's no humor in the Bible?) But Jesus called Lazarus out of the grave. When He came upon a funeral procession, Jesus raised tha... read more
• January 30, 2007 |
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| » Extreme Makeover
by Marsha Jordan
The husband and I are "boat people." Not the kind that fled from Viet Nam. We're the kind of boat people who drive half a day to wait in line for an hour at the boat landing, just to take a thirty minute boat ride. H.M. is actually more of ... read more
• January 16, 2007 |
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| » Are Pastors to Blame for the Divorce Epidemic?
by Matt Friedeman
We have a divorce epidemic in America today. And I am wondering how much pastors are to blame. I am of the school that thinks we usually put way too little expectation on the Church and its pastors for societal woes. When it comes to the institution ... read more
• January 15, 2007 |
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| » Boozing Epidemic Among Young Adult Church Groups
by Frederick Meekins
In discussing her book "Thrill Of The Chaste: Finding Fulfillment While Keeping Your Clothes On" on the Albert Mohler Show, journalist Dawn Eden made an observation that many young adult or singles ministries are centered around drinking. T... read more
• January 13, 2007 |
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| » The Road of Life
by Marsha Jordan
Have you noticed that vacations rarely go the way you planned? Here's a typical scenario: Mom and dad outline a fun and interesting trip for the family. They excitedly pack the Volkswagon and pull out of the driveway with great expectations. Then fiv... read more
• January 9, 2007 |
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| » Merry Bizaromas
by Frederick Meekins
In the Superman comics, Bizarro is a twisted clone of Superman that perceives things backwards such as bad being good, up being down, and left being right. As intense as the annual Christmas conflagrations have become over the past few years, it was ... read more
• December 21, 2006 |
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| » Apparently Not The Thought That Counts
by Frederick Meekins
In a land as prosperous as that of the United States, from time to time parents must remind their offspring that the Christmas season is not suppose to be as much about the gift as about the sentiment behind the present. However, as charities themsel... read more
• December 17, 2006 |
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