Deconstruction-Reconstruction
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In a few weeks at Hope City Church, I am going to address the theme of deconstructing and reconstructing our faith. If you…
how worship solves our mysteries
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Throughout the generations, a consistent form of human entertainment has been the solving of complicated puzzles. Whether it is an old school,…
And the answer is...
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Jesus. That’s it. He is the answer. To what question(s), you ask? All of them. What does God look like? How do…
The World Vision fiasco
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So…the World Vision fiasco. Certainly you’ve heard of it by now. A few days ago, World Vision executives made a public decision…
The Hole in our Gospel Reading Program--Week Six
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Chapter Four: The Towering Pillars of Compassion and Justice Kidnapping…trafficking…children forced to serve as violent soldiers…sexual exploitation…these horrifying acts of human degradation…
Letters from Crete--part 1
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A wry smile tugged at the weathered corners of the ancient Apostle Paul’s lips as he unfolded a wrinkled letter and recognized…
Where is God?
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Sometimes angry or hurting people will give voice to their discouragement by asking an oft-repeated question: “Where is God anyway?” Understandably, they…
How can a loving God send someone to hell?
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In recent weeks I’ve been posting essays from the book, One-Minute Answers to Skeptics, in our Sunday morning ministry guide (church bulletin)….
Questions God will never answer
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Have you discovered that there are some questions that God never seems to answer? Despite His amazing promise to always be with…
How to smile at an uncertain economic future
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Has the “Great Recession” taken a toll on you? Even if you still have your job, and your family hasn’t personally been…
