Dan Delzell

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  Nov 25, 2014

  Why Every Sin Is a 'Gateway' Sin

  Marijuana is widely regarded as a "gateway" drug, which leads some users to experiment with more serious drugs. In a similar way, every time we sin against God's commands, we commit a "gateway" sin. That is to say, our sin often leads us to engage in other types of sinful behavior.

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  Nov 20, 2014

  The Messiah's Critics Couldn't Produce His Body

  Christianity hinges on the resurrection of Christ. If it didn't happen, there is no forgiveness or eternal salvation for anyone. But if it didn't happen, surely the critics of Christ would have easily been able to produce His dead body. After all, they had plenty of time to do it, and all the clout to get the job done. And yet they came up empty.

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  Nov 18, 2014

  Imagine a World Where Everyone Follows Christ

  What if everyone in the world was a follower of Jesus Christ? And not just in name, but in reality. Imagine if everyone knew the love of the Savior and then shared that love with those around them. What would this world look like?

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  Nov 11, 2014

  Why It's Gut Check Time for Liberals

  This is gut check time for liberals. And it's due to more than just the tidal wave of the midterm elections. Things have been getting dicey for some time as more and more chinks in the armor of liberalism become exposed.

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  Nov 11, 2014

  Does God Really Want Everyone in Heaven?

  So if God really wants everyone in heaven forever, why does the Bible teach that many people won't end up there? (see Matthew 7:13,14 and Daniel 12:2) That is hard to comprehend, especially when Scripture clearly states,"God wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth." (1 Timothy 2:4) So does He or doesn't He?

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  Nov 8, 2014

  Blaming God for Worldwide Suffering Is Irrational

  So you say you refuse to believe in a God who allows so much suffering in the world. OK. You have obviously given this matter some thought. But have you considered it rationally?

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  Nov 7, 2014

  Why Some People Transition Out of Homosexuality

  If you listen to people who have transitioned out of homosexuality, you discover a common thread. They took deliberate steps and experienced various degrees of success during their transition. But they eventually made it. They have come out.

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  Nov 6, 2014

  Mars Hill Dissolves in Order to Multiply

  "Should we have one central congregation with many locations and video teaching for all? Or multiple congregations in many locations with live teaching for all?" Seattle-based Mars Hill Church has chosen to go with the latter. Mars Hill decided to dissolve in order to multiply. And here are some things that will get multiplied through their decision:

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  Nov 3, 2014

  Nik Wallenda and the Tightrope to Heaven

  Nik Wallenda amazed the world Sunday night as he walked on a tightrope between Chicago skyscrapers. One of his two trips across was even completed while wearing a blindfold. No safety net. No harness. But plenty of confidence, and certainly a ton of skill.

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  Oct 30, 2014

  When a Friendship With God Becomes Natural

  It's not natural to know God as your friend. It just isn't. That is, until you enter a supernatural relationship with your Creator. Only then does it feel "natural" to talk to God as a friend.