The Beatitudes: Part Three: Blessed are Those Who Mourn

January 18, 2019   |  

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Weddings, baptisms, preaching, teaching, writing, visitation. If you ask most pastors what aspects of the ministry they enjoy the most, chances are they will mention one or more of the above activities. Ask what are the least favorite parts and…
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The Ten Commandments: A Ten Part Study of the Decalogue – Part 10

December 8, 2018   |  

The past several months in this column we have examined the Ten Commandments, perhaps the best known legal and moral code ever conceived. We know, of course, that they were revealed to Moses on Mount Horeb during the time of the Exodus from Egypt. They formed, and still form, the…
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Open Doors Releases 2018 Christian Persecution Report

January 15, 2018   |  

Open Doors is a Christian ministry founded by the late famed Bible smuggler and religious rights advocate Brother Andrew (author of God’s Smuggler). Each January that organization releases its list of the worst fifty countries in the world for Christian persecution for the previous year. The 2018 Report is…
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At Least We’re Not Iceland! (or Are We?)

September 9, 2017   |  

Recently, it was reported in the media that American actress Martha Plimpton interviewed online Seattle abortion doctor Dr. Willie Parker. (The video of the interview can be seen online. Google “Martha Plimpton abortion.”) The interview was to promote a new movement called #ShoutYourAbortion. In the course of their conversation Plimpton…
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What Does a Solar Eclipse Do Besides Obscure the Sun?

August 4, 2017   |  

It was about one o’clock on a cool Saturday afternoon of March 7, 1970. Several teammates and I were standing on the running track in front of Leon High School getting ready to do some extra weekend practice (believe it or not I did the shot-put). The sky was thickly…
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Et tu Richard? Richard Dawkins Cancelled by Berkeley Radio Station- “Islamophobic”

July 27, 2017   |  

Anyone who has followed our website over the years or pays attention to religious news is certainly familiar with Richard Dawkins. He may be the best known atheist and anti-theist in the world. He is a prominent English animal behaviorist, evolutionary biologist and best-selling author. He is also an emeritus…
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Billy Graham: Man of the Century

November 7, 2016   |  

If you lived in Tallahassee in November 2-9 of 1986 you may recall that Billy Graham conducted an evangelistic crusade at the Leon County Civic Center and Doak Campbell Stadium that week. He set a record of over 17,000 people in the civic center arena and overflow rooms. On Friday…
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How Involved are You in Your Church?

March 30, 2016   |  

Last year the Pew Research Center published the results of a survey taken in 2014 gauging the levels of involvement of the members of various American church denominations in their congregations. They rated members as involved at high, medium, and low levels. Pew defined the high category as being officially…
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Persecution of Christians Growing Worldwide

February 5, 2016   |  

After the fall of the Iron Curtain, about 25 years ago, I heard a sincere man say that this is the best time in history to be a Christian because persecution will no longer be a barrier to world missions and the spread of the Gospel. Unfortunately, his optimistic prediction…
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New Poll: Religious Slide Continues in USA

November 4, 2015   |  

The results of a new poll conducted by the highly respected Pew Research Center for Religion and Public Life (PRCRPL) was released on November 3rd. For many years the PRCRPL has followed the trends in various aspects of American society, especially concerning the religious identification, practices, and beliefs…
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