Tag Archives: Church

How Marvelous

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

We sang this simple song at church yesterday and it was a beautiful reminder for me at a time when I was feeling overwhelmed and discouraged. I hope it encourages you too.

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Songs of Christmas – Day 5

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

Today let’s get away from European and English Christmas songs and go with the African-American spiritual: Go Tell It on the Mountain. I love that this song not only shares the Christmas story, but encourages us to tell everyone the … Continue reading →

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“You Must Be Born Again …”

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

Last night I returned from a visit with my folks (and brother) in upstate New York. I had intended to visit First Baptist Church of Johnson City to hear Pastor Murphy preach, but after staying up late playing cards and … Continue reading →

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Book Winners Announced

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

I have some winners to notify, but first I want to say thank you to all my new readers and twitter followers. I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you over time. Thanks to everyone … Continue reading →

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Philosophical problems with the Purpose Driven movement

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

It’s Friday already and that means Rick Warren here at Steak and a Bible is almost at a close. Don’t worry, I’m sure Warren will warrant further discussion here, especially if he keeps tweeting. For now, I want to back … Continue reading →

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Sitting in church, but headed for hell…

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

Vincent and Lori Williams have a very important and personal story to tell. Their new book, Falsified: The Danger of False Conversion, is an urgent warning for all those who call themselves Christians to reexamine their hearts and lives. Why? … Continue reading →

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Words of wisdom

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

“If this book [the Bible] isn’t open, you should get up and leave.” That’s what my pastor said this past Sunday while he was preaching out of Ephesians chapter 5. He’s right of course. If you’re sitting in a church … Continue reading →

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Headlines that make me shout “Amen”

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

This was just so encouraging I needed to share it. Evangelicals: We Must Stand Firm on Biblical Authority, Exclusivity of Christ from The Christian Post. It’s about R. C. Sproul and Dr. John MacArthur standing up for sound doctrine and the June … Continue reading →

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