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Again!

1 week ago2 weeks ago5 mins

Yet another high-profile pastor, Steven Lawson of Trinity Bible Church in Dallas, has been fired over an inappropriate relationship with a woman. What is in the water in Texas?

This is another opportunity for detractors to take a swipe at the Christian community and its leadership. And that is unfortunate.

But this raises a deeper problem within the church walls. Who is immune from temptation if not the devout?

The bible clearly states that everyone has a predisposition to sin—some sins greater and some lesser, but sin, nonetheless.

Grace Lutheran Church observes 60th anniversary

2 weeks ago3 weeks ago2 mins

KINGMAN – Grace Lutheran Church in Kingman is celebrating its 60th anniversary on October 13, at a 9 a.m. worship service. Following the service, there will be a fellowship gathering to share history, stories, guest speakers and, of course, food.

The church first gathered in March of 1963 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, later moving to the Van Marter Mortuary Hall. Grace Lutheran was formally organized in March of 1964 with the Rev. Arthur Mees serving as Pastor.

The Wrong Lane

2 weeks ago4 weeks ago5 mins

If I asked you what you worship, you might roll your eyes and say, “Here comes another lecture on idols and gods from some Christian zealot.”

But if I asked you, “What thing do you think about most or what do you do the most whether for pleasure or work,” you would probably have an answer. And if you did not, someone in your circle of friends and family would know.

I believe we might agree, people tend to focus on certain interests to the exclusion of others.

Adoption Mentality

3 weeks ago1 month ago5 mins

As a horticulture enthusiast, when I visit a nursery and buy a plant for my home, I am essentially behaving like a new pet owner. I will adopt a certain variety, add a pot, select fortified soil, purchase plant food, and so forth, just as I would for a new puppy albeit with puppies I would select food, pet beds, collars, etc.

Lovingly, I will place my newfound friend, and responsibility, at a location that seems best for growth. Everything has an aura of invitation, inclusion, and interpersonal relationship.

An Open Mind

1 month ago1 month ago5 mins

I have been pushing myself recently.

To try and understand the atheistic ideology and worldview, I have recently read various materials and listened to debates by a couple of prominent detractors of the Christian faith, namely Sam Harris and posthumously, Christopher Hitchens. These men are and were formidable foes and counterpoints to the Judeo/Christian ethic.

I suppose I could go digging around in their past, their upbringing, their passions, their sexual orientations,

Psyched-Out

1 month ago1 month ago5 mins

There are only 85 days left.

Now some of you are counting on your fingers and toes and have determined I must be wrong; there are 62 days.

Nope it’s 85 and how do I know? Because I am not talking about the presidential election. I am thinking of Thanksgiving.

The irony is not lost on me in what may be the most divided time in recent American history politically, we will collectively pause and give thanks for friends, family, and hopefully God.

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