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Category Archives: Church of God
A Better Way
Yesterday I had the chance to talk before and after services with the gentleman who gave the sermon, who happens to be a friend of mine and occasional host of friendly dinners. The subject matter of his message was a … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Church of God, History, Musings
Tagged communication, debate, legitimacy, politics
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Book Review: Living The Spirit-Formed Life
Living The Spirit-Formed Life: Growing In The 10 Principles Of Spirit-Filled Discipleship, by Jack W. Hayward [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Chosen Press. All thoughts and opinions are my own.] As someone who views Hellenistic Christianity … Continue reading
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The Two Tests Of Godly Prophets
[Note: This is the prepared text for a sermonette given at the United Church of God Portland, Oregon congregation on September 2, 2017.] When I was a student at the Ambassador Bible Center some time ago, one of my instructors … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Biblical History, Christianity, Church of God, History, Musings, Sermonettes
Tagged death, judgment, law, legitimacy, prophecy
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Book Review: Leading KidMin
Leading KidMin: How To Drive Real Change In Children’s Ministry, by Pat Cimo & Matt Markins [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Moody Publishing. All thoughts and opinions are my own.] From time to time I am … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Book Reviews, Christianity, Church of God
Tagged children, education, leadership, strategy
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Book Review: Discerning Your Call To Ministry
Discerning Your Call To Ministry: How To Know For Sure And What To Do About It, by Jason Allen [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Moody Publishing. All thoughts and opinions are my own.] As someone who … Continue reading
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Tagged authority, leadership
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Book Review: Divine Progression Of Grace
Divine Progression Of Grace, by Bob Santos [Note: This book was provided without charge by the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.] When I reviewed the previous book that I had read by this author [1], I had … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Book Reviews, Christianity, Church of God, History
Tagged family, legitimacy, psychology
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Having Many Things To Write To You, I Did Not Wish To Do So With Paper And Ink
[Note: The following is the prepared text for a split sermon given at the annual campout for the United Church of God congregation in Portland, Oregon on August 26, 2017.] Some of you here have met my mother. I grew … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Biblical History, Christianity, Church of God, History, Musings, Sermonettes
Tagged communication, writing
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Things Observed Among An Overscheduled Life
I was reminded yesterday yet again, if such a reminder was necessary, that like most people I have an over-scheduled life. Yet as hectic as that existence sometimes is, I still find a great deal of enjoyment and insight in … Continue reading
Book Review: The Treasure Principle
The Treasure Principle: Unlocking The Secrets Of Joyful Giving, by Randy Alcorn [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Blogging For Books/Multnomah Press. All thoughts and opinions are my own.] The subject of tithing and giving among Christians … Continue reading
Book Review: Dispensationalism And The History Of Redemption
Dispensationalism And The History Of Redemption: A Developing And Diverse Tradition, edited by D. Jeffrey Bingham and Glenn R. Kreider [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Moody Publishers. All thoughts and opinions are my own.] I must … Continue reading
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Tagged law, legitimacy, prophecy
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