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Comic Belief: Family Feud

Most of us have heard of the feud between the Hatfields and the McCoys. What you might not know is how it all started. In 1878 the two families disputed over the ownership of a hog. That dispute led... Continue Reading »

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Wholly Healthy: Family and Health

It’s hard to separate opinion and evidence. I know, because for many years I looked at my patients in the emergency room and wondered what made them different. And one of the things that seemed to show up over... Continue Reading »

In Your Interest: Maximizing Your Charitable Giving

In this economy, we are seeing a lot of people still either unemployed or under-employed. The effects trickle down to many sectors, including churches and other charities. You may notice more phone calls, television ads, and mail coming from... Continue Reading »

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Christian Worldview and Apologetics: Postmodernism’s Influence on the Church Today

“Preach the Word!” In 2 Timothy, Paul seems to have a keen awareness that Timothy would face a time characterized by individuals who would consistently deny the absolute truthfulness of God’s message in favor of a more relativistic and... Continue Reading »

Viewpoint: Martin Luther King Jr.’s preaching

This week the nation marks 50 years since the 1963 March on Washington. The most famous moment of that historic event is, of course, the speech by Martin Luther King Jr., now one of the most iconic speeches in... Continue Reading »

Viewpoint: A pastor’s first 90 days

I remember well receiving a call from one of my sons. It was his first day on the job as a new pastor. It was also his first full-time ministry position. His words were amusing: “OK, Dad. I’m here.... Continue Reading »

Viewpoint: Six tips for prospective pastors

It’s a wonder to me why some seminary hasn’t come up with a specialized advanced degree in “Search Committee Negotiating.” No doubt they would be flooded with applications from pastors wishing to master that mysterious discipline and more than... Continue Reading »

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Comic Belief: Are We in a Hurry Again?

I can drive, but I get places so much faster on a plane. My finances are on Quicken, so I know instantly that I have enough money to fly. This morning I started my day with Nestlé Quik hot... Continue Reading »

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Editor’s Word: Life in Post-Christian America

I have read respected scholars who say Genesis 2:24 is the most important verse in the Bible regarding marriage. This verse is used by Jesus in Matthew 19:4-6 and Mark 10:7-8. It is quoted by Paul in 1 Corinthians... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls: Pull the Trigger

You know you are from the South when you turn 8 years old and your grandfather gives you a shotgun. My son Caden could hardly contain himself when he got his, and after much practice and instruction, we went... Continue Reading »

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I’m going to college in a few weeks, and I’m worried that I’ll lose my faith there. I’ve always been active in my church, but I hear it’s hard to stay a Christian in college. What advice do you... Continue Reading »

Wholly Healthy: Pumping Iron for Healthy Living

In medicine, we often use the term “deconditioned” to describe those whose bodies are entirely out of shape for normal, healthy function and productive living. There are times when this can’t be avoided — for instance, when it occurs... Continue Reading »