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Death: Part of God’s Plan For His Saints

“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.”  Psalm 116:15 (NIV) Death is no stranger in God’s Word and, for the believer, is merely another step in the cycle of transition from earthly life to heavenly life. Death is part of God’s plan. Still, it ...

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Women in Church Leadership: Part 2

This article is the follow to my previous article: What Role Should Women Play in Church Leadership? It further examines the convoluted and controversial role of women in pastoral leadership within church. Previously we discussed Rev. Libby Lane, the first woman Anglican bishop within the Church of England. The 20th (and 21st) ...

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The Need For Circumcision

When God entered into covenant with His people Israel, circumcision, the removal of the male foreskin, represented what was fleshly being cut away. The Hebrew word for covenant, in fact, means “to cut.” The physical act of circumcision was to be symbolic of a greater reality for God’s people–that which was ungodly and ...

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To Sue or Not to Sue?

Earlier this week, news broke of a lawsuit between two Christian parties. A few more headlines come to mind, each involving devout Christians and lawsuits. All were—are—valid cases. Each deserves justice. Each voice needs to be heard. But is a lawsuit the answer? 1 Corinthians 6:1-6 says, “If any of ...

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Married to a Stranger

It’s the coined “date night”. A sitter has been hired, and you’ve been looking forward to getting out of the house for some adult conversation. Across the table sits your spouse conversing with one-syllable responses and limited eye contact.  You fight back the urge to pick up your cell phone. Glancing ...

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How Safe is Your Cookware?

The safety of cookware has been a hot topic in recent years. After searching for the freshest, least-toxic foods for our families, we don’t want to undermine our efforts with toxic cookware. Studies conducted on various materials comprising the surface of cookware can be confusing and even contradictory at times. ...

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Right Kind of Expectations

You know how it is–The Big Day Blues.  Special occasions like anniversaries, birthdays (or how about the big one, Christmas?) … when big days roll around, there is a high level of energy that goes with it.  We have expectations.  We have ideas on how it’s “supposed” to go and although it’s not a ...

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