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- November 21, 2024
The “Mysteries of God” Are Very Real
When I first believed in Christ in 1987, I had no idea about the “mysteries of God” as discussed by the Apostle Paul. Coming up Southern Baptist and later entrenched…
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- August 9, 2024
The False Dichotomy Between Faith and Practice Has Deeply Harmed Christianity
What is faith? Is it an abstract idea of believing in the unbelievable? Or is it something more than that? What role does “works” play in faith? I happen to…
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- February 21, 2024
Be Careful Of Words Spoken Against Other Christians — They Could Condemn You
Since the beginning of time, people have spoken harshly towards one another. One of the smallest members of our bodies, the tongue, has been responsible for a lot of havoc…
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- February 19, 2024
The Unintentional Sin That Cost Me Decades Of Lost Opportunities And Shattered Dreams
It’s been a few days since I last wrote or did a podcast. Sometimes, I just needed time to pause, think, and reflect. Last week was interesting, while I didn’t…
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- February 12, 2024
The Failure Of Jesus’ Twelve Disciples And Our Hope
Each of the four Gospel accounts is unique and written for different audiences. In Mark, Jesus is presented differently than in the other three narratives. In this part of His…
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- January 26, 2024
Why Do You Experience Painful Times Or Trials In Life?
We all have times in our lives that are painful. Separations from loved ones, difficult relationships, challenging marriages, divorces, job losses, financial ruin, and even loss of a loved one.…
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- January 24, 2024
Did You Receive a Misleading Salvation Message?
I grew up in Oklahoma City in the 1970s and 1980s. For those of you who are not familiar with the faith environment of that part of the country, it…
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- January 13, 2024
The Devastation of the Fake Altar Call And The Impotence Of The Modern Church
Have You Really Counted The Cost Of Following Christ?
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- January 9, 2024
Will God Answer Your Prayers?
Are you going through a difficult time right now? Have you ever prayed to God and wondered when He will answer you or questioned if He even hears your prayers?…
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