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Here I Stand…A Short Response to The Hatmakers

A member of my church asked me to write a response to the recent news from Brandon and Jen Hatmaker regarding their stance on same sex marriage and LGBTQ. The firestorm (though probably more of a tempest in a tea kettle) began with the publication of an interview between Jen Hatmaker and Jonathan Merritt that …

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Oxymoron: the Atheist Christian Musician

I hesitated for some time to write this article, but even as I have hesitated, I have grown increasingly convinced of the necessity to bring attention to a recent billboard article about Trey Pearson. If you do not know, Trey Pearson is a member of the band Everyday Sunday who recently came out as gay. …

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The Daily Docket (10/2/14)

Bible-Drive Sermon Vs. Sermon-Driven Bible— This is a great reminder from Travis Agnew about the responsibility of pastors to preach God’s Word and not twist God’s Word to preach their ministry. Teachers Religious Expression in Public Schools— I encounter a lot of teachers who do not know all of their rights. This will help. Review of …

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The Daily Docket (6/23/14)

Let’s Agree to Disagree— Here’s an article I wrote for LifeWay on creating a culture of accountability. 7 Conditions for Confrontation— Tim Challies posted this Sunday. It’s a good companion to the article listed above. Biblical Theology and the Sexuality Crisis— Al Mohler posted this last week, but it is a helpful look at why …

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The Daily Docket (8/7/14)

Homosexuality, Divorce, and the Biblical Family— We are losing the conversation on homosexuality and we are losing our opportunity to speak into the lives of those who struggle with this sin. We are losing it, in large part, because we have unbiblically identified homosexuality as the only sin affecting the health of marriage in our culture …

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The Daily Docket (8/5/14)

Feelings are Real, but they are Not Always the Truth— I love this.  Every believer should share this. Feelings are real but they are not necessarily the truth. Feelings are a poor barometer of the truth. We walk by faith and not by feelings. Is It Arrogant to Tell Other Christians to Imitate Your Example?— Here …

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The Daily Docket 6/11/2014

Colleges and Evangelicals Collide— Here is one more example of why it is getting increasingly difficult to be Christian at college.  Our colleges and universities are open to all kinds of ideas, but increasingly, the important ideas are only those that do not conform to or fall in line with biblical Christianity. A Way Forward …

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The Daily Docket 6/10/2014

10 Lessons From 10 Years of Public Schooling— I appreciated this article: “I am not opposed to homeschooling or Christian schooling—not even a little bit—but do maintain that public schooling may also be a legitimate option for Christian families.” We are Never Going to Be Cool Enough— The gospel is important enough for us to be …

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Fantastic Four

An Open Letter to Young, “Post-Partisan” Evangelicals.  David French argues that “post-partisan” is a pipe dream for evangelicals. One political party is completely dedicated to legal protection of abortion on demand.  The other political party is completely dedicated to repealing Roe v. Wade.  If you talk too much about abortion, others will define you, and …

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Fantastic 4

Wild Emu ends with successful capture. I have never read a news article with so many adjectives, metaphors, and similes that have nothing to do with the actual news item itself. Hilarious. Sheila Dover, an animal rescuer who normally handles dogs and cats, had shown up along with a guy she knows who helps her …

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