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Why A “Justice Of The Peace” Wedding Is More Sacred Than A “Spiritual” One
August 28, 2014 0

While in a pre-marital counseling session earlier this week, I came to what I thought to be an interesting realization. Incidentally, it was also one of those rare times when I “talked to think” rather than “think to talk” . . . in this case, I was yammering on with the prospective bride and groom Read the full article…

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Kandhamal Day
August 27, 2014 0

Monday was Kandhamal Day for Christians in Odisha State, India.  The day commemorates the six year anniversary of communal violence against Christians in the Kandhamal District of Odisha state. During that particular uprising, 100 Christians were killed, 56,000 were displaced from their homes, and 295 church buildings were destroyed. This is the region of India Read the full article…

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Top Five Tuesday — Top Five Rock Songs Featuring Violins
August 26, 2014 1

When you think of the elements that make up a great rock song, the violin is hardly the first instrument that comes to mind. At first glance, it’s altogether too refined and too gentle to fit well into a genre dominated by drums, bass, and lead guitar. Nevertheless, in the rock story of the last Read the full article…

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Why Ministry Is Worth It
August 25, 2014 0

Most pastors wonder on occasion if ministry is actually worth it. And then along comes a story like the one below featuring Ace, and the answer unfolds before your eyes: Yup.  Worth it.

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#Trending, Week Three — #ForPetesSake
August 22, 2014 0

The #Trending series has taken me by surprise, both with the numbers of people and the level of enthusiasm. I suppose that’s what happens when a series starts out by calling people to 30 Days Of Prayer. So this coming Sunday, we move to Week Three:  #ForPetesSake. So what is it?  A cry of frustration? Read the full article…

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