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On July 4th, our nation celebrates its independence from Great Britain. The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, and the document begins with these familiar words: “When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with
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Christians have a cunning, deceitful, and busy enemy. He seeks to turn those who follow God away. He even tempted our Lord. His name is Satan. Concerning him and his activity, Scripture says: Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom
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Americans are usually quite proud to celebrate the Fourth of July, the day in which the Declaration of Independence was signed, stating America's intention of being separate from England. Those living here in the colonies had grown tired of being governed by another country without even having any
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Even for newer Christians (commonly dubbed "babes in Christ"), we take their inexperience into consideration. However, when one becomes a Christian, there is an immense amount of responsibility that has been accepted; each convert is expected to live a Christ-like life. However, there is still the acknowledgment
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This is a response to a recent article on an important topic. Even though many specific details could be supplied, the goal here is to keep emotions and personal attachments from getting in the way han offer a different perspective than the view presented in said article. Many will know
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A few weeks ago, an article appeared in the New York Times in which the author, Shalom Auslander, criticized God for the events surrounding the first Passover. Dennis Prager, a well-known Jewish writer and radio talk show host, wrote a response to it, which was published online. He was
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Warfare has been an unfortunate part of human history from our earliest days. The weapons used in wars of the past have usually been the same regardless of geography and culture. One of the most consistently-used weapons throughout history is the bow—a weapon which fires a short, thin,
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Owen Cosgrove, on page one of Biblical Ethics, edited by Terry Hightower for Shenandoah’s 1992 lectureship, wrote of sermon topics that nobody will ever hear preached, such as (some of these have been modified): The Uselessness of Prayer. Sleeping Late is More Important Than the Lord’s Supper. Ignoring
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If we abide by the principles taught in the Bible, our country will go on prospering and to prosper; but if we and our posterity neglect its instructions and authority, no man can tell how sudden a catastrophe may overwhelm us and bury our glory in profound obscurity.
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(IS COMMUNITY CHURCH WORSHIP SCRIPTURAL?) (IS THE COMMUNITY CHURCH MOVEMENT SCRIPTURAL?) “Oh! The drums go bang, and the cymbals clang, and the horns, they blaze away” (O’Connor and Stamford), as the band plays on with vigor. Singers of the chorus and the musicians are on a par with trained
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Pete Seeger wrote a number of songs, which he recorded, but many were also made famous by others. He composed the following songs (some had collaborators): "If I Had a Hammer," "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine," "Turn, Turn, Turn," recorded by the Byrds, "The
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Sure, nobody likes to read negative articles, but occasionally some truths, eagerly discarded by most of society (and most religions) must be brought to the forefront once again. On television a few weeks ago were broadcast some sound bites from the pope, in which he affirmed that he thought there