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Great and Not-So-Great Thinkers: Founders of the Nation vs Democratic National Leadership

October 22, 2013

The following set of quotes were originally complied by the Independent Journal Review. They had lots of pictures of the men and women to whom the quotes belong. All I have done is place them side by side in a chart to make the contrast more clear. The quotes contrast the intellect of the Founding … More Great and Not-So-Great Thinkers: Founders of the Nation vs Democratic National Leadership

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Assembling the Right Team for Your Church or Church Plant

September 27, 2013

Weekend Musings These are culled from my notes on a seminar by Larry Osborne from last year’s national Free Church Conference.  Six thoughts and a few quotes about winning teams from Larry Osborne: Winning Teams have Winning Players.         Losing Teams have .       Good Players.   “Two biggest derailment … More Assembling the Right Team for Your Church or Church Plant

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Eight Things to Pray for the New Disciples in a Church Plant

September 11, 2013

Wednesday is for Prayer Psalm 119:129-136 (ESV) Pe 129 Your testimonies are wonderful;             therefore my soul keeps them. 130 The unfolding of your words gives light;             it imparts understanding to the simple. 131 I open my mouth and pant,         … More Eight Things to Pray for the New Disciples in a Church Plant

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An Interview about Resisting Gossip with Matt Mitchell

September 5, 2013

Thursday is for Discipleship My friend and fellow EFCA Pastor from the great state of Pennsylvania, Matt Mitchell, has just released a book called Resisting Gossip: Winning the War of the Wagging Tongue (CLC Publications, 2013). As I’ve said before, I think that sinful gossip is more destructive to the loving unity of the church … More An Interview about Resisting Gossip with Matt Mitchell

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Persecution of Christians Increasing Worldwide

August 23, 2013

Recent events in Egypt are no doubt increasing these numbers. “An average of 100 Christians around the world are killed each month for their faith while believers are persecuted in at least 60 countries. Christians are the most persecuted religious group worldwide.” 2013 Quick Facts from http://www.OpenDoorsUSA.org See http://www.persecution.org/ for current data on the persecution of Christians … More Persecution of Christians Increasing Worldwide

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The Tipping Point has Been Reached: What Does it Mean?

August 13, 2013

[Update 2020:  I wrote this brief post in 2013. Turns out, I was wrong. But I think, with great confidence, we can now say that we have reached the tipping point. The question now becomes, is there any way back from where we have fallen?] “A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. … More The Tipping Point has Been Reached: What Does it Mean?

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