Rick McDaniel

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  • How Christians Should Respond to the Election Results

    How Christians Should Respond to the Election Results

    Today we choose the next president of the United States. Regardless of whether it is President Trump or President Clinton it is important to consider how we will respond to the result this presidential election.

  • Should Christian Parents Celebrate Halloween?

    Should Christian Parents Celebrate Halloween?

    The celebration of Halloween has become huge, much larger than even when my kids were younger. It is the second most popular party night of the year after New Year's Eve. To take a stance about it is not easy and certainly goes against the cultural tide.

  • Ryan Lochte: Don't Lie to Your Mom

    Ryan Lochte: Don't Lie to Your Mom

    Ryan Lochte is in a world of hurt. One expert estimates he will lose between five to ten million dollars in endorsement money. Most people will not earn that much money in their entire lifetime. How did he get into such a mess? He lied to his mother.

  • A Modern Epidemic of Control Freaks

    A Modern Epidemic of Control Freaks

    On May 9 in Yellowstone National Park a father and son saw a baby bison, decided it looked cold and needed to be rescued. The high temperature that day was 50 degrees and the low was 39. They transported the bison calf in the back of their Toyota Sequoia to a ranger station.

  • Orlando Massacre: Compassion for Gays Doesn't Mean You Have to Agree With Them

    Orlando Massacre: Compassion for Gays Doesn't Mean You Have to Agree With Them

    The Orlando tragedy has touched everyone in America. The response from the Christian community has been incredible. A diverse group of Christian leaders such as Bill Hybels, Christine Caine, T.D. Jakes, Samuel Rodriguez and Russell Moore have tweeted and written strong messages of support for the victims, their families and the larger LGBT community.

  • 5 Viruses That Will Kill Your Relationships

    5 Viruses That Will Kill Your Relationships

    Want to be healthy? Hitting the gym and eating properly are vital but it turns out your relationships matter as well.

  • A Pastor's View on Religious Liberty and Gay Rights

    A Pastor's View on Religious Liberty and Gay Rights

    Politicians theorizing about religious liberty are not the same as hearing from a religious leader. A pastor can see the personal impact of government decisions in a way a politician cannot.

  • Will You Make a Deal With God on Easter?

    Will You Make a Deal With God on Easter?

    There is a decision that can literally change a person's life forever. Easter is the opportunity to consider God's deal offered to us. We must decide to accept it or reject it. God's offer is salvation.

  • 'Deadpool' Is a Sign of a Sin-Sick Culture Where Evil Wins Over Good

    'Deadpool' Is a Sign of a Sin-Sick Culture Where Evil Wins Over Good

    How is it that "Deadpool" – a movie populated with incredible violence, nudity and gratuitous sex – is so popular? Perhaps the fact this movie is not just popular but is setting all-time records is a sign of perilous times, a signal of a culture where secularization has taken hold.

  • The Year of Greater

    The Year of Greater

    The theme for 2016 is "Greater." It is based upon John 14:12 where Jesus says, "I tell you for certain that if you have faith in me, you will do the same things I am doing. You will do even greater things, now that I am going back to the Father."