Dan Delzell

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  Jan 27, 2016

  The Difference Between 'Peace With God' and the 'Peace of God'

  Have you ever noticed the difference in the New Testament between "peace with God," and the "peace of God"? One is like stone, and the other is like the ocean. One deals with justification, while the other deals with sanctification.

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  Jan 24, 2016

  3 Characters, 3 Lessons From the Parable of the Prodigal Son

  Jesus knew just how to address the needs of everyone, from the rebel on the run, to the person dripping with self-righteousness. And whenever the Lord told a parable, it spoke to a variety of situations and a wide spectrum of people. Jesus wanted everyone to know how much we all have to learn about the kingdom of God.

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  Jan 19, 2016

  The Importance of Knowing You Were Created

  Imagine a robot gaining self-awareness and actually grasping the fact that it was created by someone. Only in the movies, right? Actually, yes. It's pure fiction. Robots will never have such awareness because robots do not have a soul. You can program a robot to say, "I know I was created," but you cannot actually create self-awareness for a robot. Such a feat is impossible.

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  Jan 17, 2016

  Does Evolution Require More Faith Than Christianity?

  "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." (Heb. 11:1) Most people recognize this text of Scripture. Christianity, however, isn't the only worldview which requires faith.

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  Jan 3, 2016

  Would Any Famous Person Suffer for You?

  Americans love their celebrities. It's ingrained in us it seems from very early on. Actors, athletes, and musicians are continually lifted up to an almost godlike status in our culture. This is especially true for those celebrities who are at the pinnacle of their profession.

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  Dec 25, 2015

  Everlasting Life Under the Christmas Tree

  Man is on a quest, and it goes far beyond the fictional fantasy of "Star Wars." I am talking about something real and eternal. And everybody wants it.

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  Dec 20, 2015

  Political Correctness Is A Symptom of Something Far Worse: Spiritual Psychosis

  You may think that not correctly labelling the San Bernardino massacre as "Islamic terrorism" is simply wrong-headed in the name of political correctness. Something far worse is going on here. A fog has set in, and we live in a day of spiritual psychosis.

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  Dec 18, 2015

  An Open Letter to Brad Pitt at Christmas

  It's almost Christmas and millions of Christians are preparing to celebrate what took place in Bethlehem 2000 years ago. Unfortunately, Brad Pitt isn't one of them.

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  Dec 14, 2015

  Does Your Life Resemble Advent or Mardi Gras?

  The season of Advent promotes spiritual preparation and a holy focus upon things that have eternal relevance. At the other end of the spectrum, Mardi Gras promotes living for the moment by diving into any carnal desires which seem appealing. Two different ways to approach life, and two different ways to die.

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  Dec 8, 2015

  New York Daily News: God Already Fixed This

  Why did the editors of The New York Daily News develop a sudden interest pointing blame at God? After the massacre in San Bernardino, their front page loudly and unashamedly proclaimed: "God Isn't Fixing This."