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An Open Letter to Barack Obama, Mitt Romney
Both of you are way better than this. I'm not sure if either of you know this or not
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The Six Myths Christians Believe About Politics
Are we more concerned with shaping (and winning) the debate than we are with shaping and refining our own attitudes toward the world? If we're going to help win people to the heart of Jesus, it's critical that our own hearts are wedded to His.
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How Christians Should Engage Latter-day Saints
Christians often wonder why Mormons believe such an incredible system: golden tablets translated with "magic glasses," an advanced society of ancient American Indian Israelites who left behind no archaeological evidence at all, an eternity of godhood producing spirit babies, and special protective underwear. What we must understand is that Latter-day Saints believe these things for the same reason that people everywhere believe the things they do: they want to believe them.
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9/11: Pain, Ashes and Hope 11 Years Later
It astounds me that it has already been eleven years since the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Never before have three numbers defined our country in such a tragic way.
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10 Reasons I'm More Excited About Jesus Than Politics
Jesus doesn't lie, exaggerate or use a teleprompter. Jesus doesn't pound us with relentless campaign commercials.
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Do You Live in a Generous State?
A recent study commissioned by the Chronicle of Philanthropy revealed something that won't surprise many people of faith: the more "religious" a state or region of the country, the more likely its people are to give generously to charity.
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ParaNorman and the Fear of a Christian America
I think this movie might be one more window on how the people we are called to love view us. The movie itself veers at times toward empathy. If there's any group easier to be demonized by Hollywood, one would think it would be undead Religious Right activists.
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Do You Believe We Should Cast Out Demons Today?
I do, and I think there is a steady state, normal way to go about it. Occasionally you see a manifestation of demonic power that is so in your face and so possessive and controlling of a person's life that an extraordinary intervention and exorcism is called for.
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Minimizing Suffering Minimizes the Cross
It is ironic that one of the most beautiful and encouraging verses in the Bible is also one of the most dangerous. You probably know which one I'm talking about. "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose"
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5 Reasons Why Christians Struggle to Evangelize
There are many Christians who, down deep inside, want to share their faith but they honestly don't know what to say. Sadly, there are also many who call themselves Christians but they just don't care about the lost.
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