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 | » Dealing with the New Year As a New Season
by Filoiann Wiedenhoff
Philippians 3:12-14 "Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heav... read more
• January 24, 2008
• Christian Living |
 | » Huckabee's Fat Lip Yammering On About Your Gastronomic Business
by Frederick Meekins
Throughout his time in the public limelight, Republican Mike Huckabee has made obesity awareness one of his pet issues having lost over 100 pounds himself. However, as is typical of most fanatics having come to a realization or a cause a little later... read more
• January 23, 2008
• Political |
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| » Are Some Forms Of Border Security More About Keeping People In Than Out?
by Frederick Meekins
Americans might be interested to know that to cross the Canadian border that the U.S. government will require them to be carrying a passport even if they have other legitimate forms of identification. However, most recall precious little is being don... read more
• January 8, 2008
• Political |
 | » Supreme Law of the Land
by Reed R. Heustis, Jr.
Most students of Constitutional Law are taught the principle that the United States Constitution is the "supreme Law of the Land." Indeed Article VI of the United States Constitution unequivocally proclaims this precept: "This Constitu... read more
• January 3, 2008
• Political |
 | » Why Religious People Still Trust Their Houses of Worship with Financial Support
by Dr. Steve McSwain
The lion-share of charity is given each year by individuals. This year will be no exception and, by far, the largest percentage of it will be directed to churches, synagogues and temples. With the abuses of televangelists over the years and the repor... read more
• December 17, 2007
• Christian Living |
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| » Ought To Make A Watergate Conspirator Blush
by Frederick Meekins
In Matthew 10:16, Christians are admonished to be as wise as serpents and as harmless as doves. Often though, Christian organizations and ministries are the ones at the forefront of propagating the expectation in the mind of their respective supporte... read more
• December 9, 2007
• Christian Living |
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| » The Law & Gospel Dynamic
by Frederick Meekins
In classical Lutheran theology and homiletics, a two part approach is often taken referred to as Law and Gospel. For it is through this dynamic duo that the individual is made to realize that he is a sinner in need of salvation and what the solution ... read more
• November 6, 2007
• Christian Living |
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| » Old Warhorse Losing His Kick
by Frederick Meekins
As the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Colin Powell at one time (whether deservedly or not) had a reputation as a voice of sober realism in the arena of American foreign policy. However, as he ages and heads into his sunset years, he is... read more
• November 1, 2007
• Political |
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| » Yoko Ono Knows No Peace
by Reed R. Heustis, Jr.
Recently I overheard an acquaintance, who happened to be a pop music enthusiast, assert that there was not a person alive who disliked The Beatles. "Reed, do you like The Beatles?" he tried to confirm. "Absolutely not," I replied,... read more
• November 1, 2007
• Christian Living |
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| » Is Lutheran Polemicist Falling For The Early Marriage Racket?
by Frederick Meekins
Despite their inherent stuffiness, one does not usually have to worry about conservative Lutherans such as those in the Missouri Synod falling for too many of the fads constantly popping up in the contemporary Protestant world. Though conducted in th... read more
• October 22, 2007
• Christian Living |
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| » Can Children Recover from Their Parents' Divorce
by Tricia Cunningham
A middle aged dad called me one day and asked if I could see his two young boys for counseling. One was five and the other was three, almost four. Their mom had been involved in an affair with the school P.E. coach, and had decided to marry him. The ... read more
• October 22, 2007
• Christian Living |
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| » Why Shouldn't Hungerstrikers Be Allowed To Starve?
by Frederick Meekins
Often in the attempt to get their way, children threaten to hold their breath or refuse to eat until their parents agree to meet their demands. Usually, nothing much comes of it as most youngsters don't have the will to resist the sway of their base ... read more
• October 5, 2007
• Social Issues |
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