Category: Faith and Life
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Leading the Blind?
Believing that President Trump is ‘God’s anointed’ makes us blind. And the worst part is, we’re unaware that we can’t see.
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Is President Trump REALLY Changing Christianity?
In an article in the Washington Post, John Fea considers how much the new president is changing the face of Christianity in the United States. But I wonder if it hadn’t changed already.
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And Who is My Neighbour?
The legal expert asked the question, but he wasn’t thrilled with Jesus’s answer. His response to the “Who is my neighbour?” question might make us uncomfortable too.
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Are We ‘Christians’ or Disciples?
We shouldn’t be all that surprised that what we call ‘Christian’ has little to do with genuine discipleship in the New Testament sense.
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Help Me Out: Why do We Deny Climate Change?
‘Subduing the earth’? Opposing a ‘left-wing’ issue? Believing scientists are stupid? Why do we resist the idea of climate change?
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Would We Really Vote for Jesus?
“Well, Jesus would be the best candidate, but since he isn’t running…” I’ve seen friends express this sentiment quite often recently, with a wry digital chuckle, as an explanation and justification of their choices at the polls. Thing is, I’m not certain Jesus could even win our votes if he did stand for election. Hell,…
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How Much is ‘Enough’?
That moment. The first time your girlfriend reaches across the restaurant table and helps herself to a chunk of your parma and a few of your chips. Whoa. When did this relationship start moving so fast? Yeah, that parma could comfortably feed a family of six, but it’s your parma. You muster a half-hearted smile. Then,…
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The End of the World (Part 2)
Who wouldn’t want an all-expenses-paid impromptu holiday? Well, ‘The Rapture’ just can’t be supported from scripture.
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The End of the World? (Part 1)
North American Christians wax eloquently about the end of the world. But the New Testament is far more concerned with the beginning of a new one.
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Support for the Man in Charge?
Are people defending the president – or defending themselves for voting for him?