Tag Archives: ministry

Are they inferior or equal?

During the brief months since we returned from our mission trip to Liberia, West Africa, we have been blessed with the places we have visited and the people we have met. Each church has been more than generous even though … Continue reading

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Seasonal priorities.

HT: DefCon reader Julie

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Dreaming of a Pink Christmas.

The debate about whether or not Christians should celebrate Christmas has recently been raging on DefCon. As many know, my family has decided not to participate in Christmas (my reasons can be found here). I have been pleased and encouraged … Continue reading

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Christmas unwrapped.

As a follow-up to A Radical Approach to December 25th: Why We Won’t Be Celebrating Christmas This Year, here are two videos on the history of Christmas. The first video (in three parts) is from a Christian perspective. And this … Continue reading

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A radical approach to December 25th: Why we won’t be celebrating Christmas this year.

I. Introduction: If the views my wife and I have about television, public schools, vaccinations, Easter, and long-term missions wasn’t enough to drive friends and family crazy, our latest decision certainly will. (I also suspect that will ruffle a few … Continue reading

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An Englishman’s Perspective – Part 1

There was a time when it could justly be stated that the decline of Christianity in the USA could be said to be 15-20 years behind what is found in the United Kingdom. Having served in pastorates on both sides … Continue reading

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