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Should I Become a Pacifist? (Part 1): An Introduction
I am often amazed when I read stories that highlight the passion and dedication of men and women like Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi, and Jane Adams for living out a non-resistant lifestyle. Much of what they stood for, I believe to be good and honorable. Their resolve to lead a non-violent resistance for the…
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Repentance: A Gift of Grace
What is your response when you see a lack of repentance in others? This is an important question to wrestle with when trying to understand repentance. Believe it or not, how you answer this question says a great deal about your own repentance. To start out, it might be helpful to think through and bring…
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Jesus had a Tattoo, Should You?
So it worked, the title got you thinking. In Revelation 19:16 it says, “…on his thigh he has this name written: king of kings and lord of lords.” is this verse speaking of a tattoo like inscription on Jesus’ leg?! Some people have said “Yes” and used this to argue for tattoos, while others use…
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Dancing Around the Issue: Thoughts on Teen Dating
Parents of High School students, it’s that time of year again, school is in and homecoming is just around the corner. That means for many parents, it is likely that your child will be invited to attend the big dance by a special guy or girl from their school. For many families, this can bring…
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Letting Go: A Letter to Myself and Everyone I Look to for Approval.
To Myself and Everyone I look to for approval, I worked hard, I did my best, I’m sorry it wasn’t enough for you. I’m sorry it wasn’t what you expected. I’m sorry it wasn’t what you hoped for. I’m sorry you are disappointed in me. I wish it wasn’t this way. Sometimes, I can feel…
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Should Christians Judge?
Whether you consider yourself a Christian, a skeptic or just human, it’s probably safe to say that you have formed an opinion on whether it’s right or wrong to judge people. At the very least, you have formed a preference on whether you personally like to be judged by others. If you are like me, most likely…
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8 Steps to be Intentional with Your Kids in a Pornography-Saturated Culture.
As a Student Ministries Pastor and someone who has had the privilege of working with students over the past 9 years, I have had dozens upon dozens of conversations with parents and students on the topic of pornography. As a parent, you are not alone in your concern. The reality is because of technological advances…
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What to do When Someone Wounds You: 8 Steps on How to Deal with Hurtful Words
What to do When Someone Wounds You: 8 Steps on How to Deal with Hurtful Words
Helping this generation think well
Speaking Your Lingo 