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Shane Idleman
CP Guest Contributor
Shane Idleman is the founder and lead pastor of Westside Christian Fellowship in Lancaster, California, just North of Los Angeles. Shane's sermons, articles, books, and radio program can all be found at shaneidleman.com or wcfav.org. He is the author of Feasting & Fasting, If My People, Desperate for More of God, and Help! I'm Addicted. Follow him on Facebook at: facebook.com/confusedchurch. You can also follow Pastor Shane on the new free speech platform Parler https://parler.com/profile/ShaneIdleman/posts.
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'Trump lies' and other false statements about the president
When my op-ed, “How Can You Follow Jesus and Support Trump” went viral, many of the negative emails came from folks who asked similar questions, and the one that topped the list was “How can you support a man who always lies?
How can you follow Jesus and support Donald Trump?
Some say, “How can you follow Jesus and Donald Trump?” We are not following a man, we are shaping a movement.
The great divide: Why are some pastors political and others are not?
How can pastor Stanley find it “easy to stay away from the topic of politics in church,” but I find it extremely difficult? In my opinion, failure to recognize diverse gifts may explain why many people are divided on the issue of religion and politics.
The day I told my daughter about my abortion decision
I will never forget the look of disappointment and confusion that flashed across her face. It seemed to cry, “Wait! What did you say? Dad, are you kidding?
Fasting for beginners — I want to fast but I don't know where to begin
Intermittent fasting is not a fad; it aligns with how God designed us for seasons of feast and seasons of famine using fat as fuel during famine.
There is no middle ground for Christians today
There is not a middle ground for Christians today. You can either choose a president who will wear a Planned Parenthood scarf at her inauguration or you can back President Trump.
My encounter with a knock at the door — Who really are Jehovah’s Witnesses?
The Jehovah’s Witnesses who came to my door told me that they talk about the kingdom of God but not the judgment of God. They don’t want to offend.
Calif. pastor responds to John MacArthur's comments about Beth Moore
Let me begin by saying that I know and appreciate many women who have been recognized as pastors. They are diligent, steadfast, and hard-working. Our country has done a great disservice to women over the years by not elevating and supporting women in roles of leadership.
Depression and mental illness: 5 things you need to know
Many know all too well the debilitating effects of mental illness. We do a great disservice when we tell those struggling to “just get over it and think positive thoughts” or “read your Bible more.”
Temptation says, 'Feed me so I can destroy you'
It’s often not until after sin has accomplished its purpose that we see its destructive path.