Alex McFarland

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  Jul 24, 2018

  Sometimes the Most Spiritual Thing You Can Do Is Take a Nap

  Have you ever considered your theology regarding R&R? It may be something we think about often, but Christians should make time to get rest for the body and the soul. Some might object to a call for rest, reasoning that because the world at this moment is so dark and sinful, Christians should work all that much harder to spread the Gospel.

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  Jun 28, 2018

  Lexington's Hen Is More 'Red' Than Political Discriminators May Realize

  Even the most casual news watcher of the past few years likely knows of the black-balling of two formerly-revered forces in American life: religion and patriotism.

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  Feb 28, 2018

  Billy Graham: In a Category of 'One'

  The fruit of Billy Graham's laser-focused commitment to the Gospel is truly awe-inspiring. His purpose was to see that the whole world heard about Jesus. May God grant that it becomes our mission as well.

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  Dec 22, 2017

  The Power of Christians United

  God is pleased when Christians work together. This was Jesus' plan, that his followers live and serve as one.

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  Oct 31, 2013

  Interest in Supernatural: Exercise With Care

  When the aspiring sorcerers were overheard talking about making a Halloween sacrifice, "…What about some small animal? No - how about maybe a hamster?" this troubled mother's tolerance ran out. "Alex, they are taking this stuff way too seriously. Please respond ASAP, or at least recommend a good resource."

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  Sep 23, 2013

  Religious Freedom Under Attack

  We have seen Arab Spring in the Middle East, and we are now witnessing Christian Winter in America. Traditional Christian and Biblical principles, once the keystone of our free society, are falling like leaves, dark harbingers of meaner days ahead.

• May 7, 2013

  Abortion: Is It Ever Right?

  To say that abortion is controversial is an understatement. Since the 1973 Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade , which legalized abortion in the U.S., the abortion question has continued to divide non-Christians and Christians—and even Christians within their own circles.

• Mar 1, 2013

  The World Needs More (Pope) Benedicts

  As the world bids a final adieu to Pope Benedict XVI and Conclave is called to elect a successor, I am reminded that the state of our world mandates the appointment of a successor who will display similar strengths of conviction. The theological and moral conviction displayed by Benedict in the Papal office should be a lesson for Christian leaders worldwide, and is needed by the next Catholic leader as well.

• Feb 19, 2013

  Life: Sacred in All Contexts

  Ash Wednesday, February 13, 2013, also marked the start of the 2013 national 40 Days for Life event, which is a time of prayer, fasting, and intercession to help end abortion. As I reflect on the need for this event and the 1973 decision that promulgated it, I see a dire need to elevate the view of human life in American society. American culture has historically understood that God is sovereign, truth is absolute, and morals are unchanging because they are based on God's standards. Today, howev