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Today's reflection:
The Light Shines; Be Careful How You Listen
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The Light Shines; Be Careful How You Listen
In Luke 8, Jesus tells us that the light shines and will make everything become evident - so we need to be careful how we listen.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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Today's reflection:
A Countercultural Message: Jesus Calls Us to a Different Way
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A Countercultural Message: Jesus Calls Us To A Different Way
In the midst of the noise of our culture, Jesus proclaims a countercultural message - a better way. What does this mean?
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January 6, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Today's reflection:
What Are The "Fruits of Repentance"?
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What Are The "Fruits Of Repentance"?
John the Baptist calls people to repent, and he challenges them to "produce fruits that are consistent with repentance." What does he mean?
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January 3, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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Today's reflection:
"Sin Is Lurking at the Door, But You Must Master It"
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"Sin Is Lurking At The Door, But You Must Master It"
We all know about Cain and Abel - but Cain's sin wasn't inevitable. God warned Cain, "Sin is lurking at the door, but you must master it."
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January 2, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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Today's blog post:
From the Beginning
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From The Beginning
It's a new year. Luke chapter 1 tells the story of Jesus "from the beginning." What might this year bring us "from the beginning"?
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January 1, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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Follow-up to yesterday's post on New Year's resolutions:
6 Ways to Enhance Your Faith Journey in 2026
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6 Ways To Enhance Your Faith Journey In 2026
Christians should always look for ways to enhance their faith journey. Here are 6 ways to enhance your journey in 2026!
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December 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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New blog post:
New Year's Resolutions: How Do You Want Your 2026 to Be?
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New Year's Resolutions: How Do You Want Your 2026 To Be?
Do you make New Year's resolutions? They can help us to identify ways to make the coming year better. How do you want your 2026 to be?
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December 30, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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Latest blog post:
Why Is Remembering the Birth of Christ So Important?
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Why Is Remembering The Birth Of Christ So Important?
Hope is one of the themes of the Advent season. The birth of Christ is central to the story because His birth shapes Christian hope!
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December 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Here's a new article I wrote on birthright citizenship:
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Birthright Citizenship: Why Christians Should Defend It as a Biblical Call to Welcome
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December 13, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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New blog post:
Is It Wrong to Use "Xmas" for "Christmas"?
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Is It Wrong To Use "Xmas" For "Christmas"?
When I was young, I remember first hearing about the use of the abbreviation “Xmas” for "Christmas." Is it wrong to use "Xmas" for Christmas?
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December 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Today's reflection:
What Does It Mean to "Pursue Righteousness?"
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What Does It Mean To "Pursue Righteousness"?
In 2 Timothy 2, Paul challenges us to "pursue righteousness." But what exactly does that mean, and why is it important?
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December 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Today's blog post:
What Is Advent All About? Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love
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What Is Advent All About? Hope, Peace, Joy, And Love
What is Advent all about? The themes of Advent are Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. Each of these points us toward the coming of Christ at Nativity
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December 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Today's reflection:
What Does It Mean to "Proclaim Christ"?
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What Does It Mean To "Proclaim Christ"?
In Philippians 1, Paul rejoices that Christ is proclaimed, whether through good motives or bad ones. What does it mean to "proclaim Christ"?
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December 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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My recent article for Beliefnet on the intersection between faith and vaccines:
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‘God is Anti-Vax?’: Faith and Vaccine Skepticism Take Center Stage
Healthy Living, Mental Health, Nutrition, Fitness, and More
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November 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Here's my latest blog post, from last week, dealing with ways to participate in mission work:
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Lessons From Kenya, Russia, And God’s Work On Mission Day
October 19 is World Mission Day. In the Church of the Nazarene, every day is World Mission Day! Here are ways to participate in missions!
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October 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Today's blog post:
What Did Jesus Mean by "Unrighteous Wealth"?
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What Did Jesus Mean By "Unrighteous Wealth"?
In Luke 16, Jesus says to use our "unrighteous wealth" for our eternal good. What is "unrighteous wealth"? How do we use it rightly?
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October 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Today's blog post:
What Does It Mean to Be a Martyr?
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What Does It Mean To Be A Martyr?
At Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, several people referred to him as a “martyr.” But what exactly does that mean?
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September 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Today's post - a follow-up to yesterday
Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Healing in God's Kingdom
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Forgiveness Reconciliation And Healing
The Bible demonstrates the connection between forgiveness, reconciliation, and healing. This is what God's peace is all about!
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August 28, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Today's blog post:
Forgive: Matthew's Lessons on Forgiveness
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Forgive: Matthew's Lessons On Forgiveness
Forgive, and keep on forgiving. Forgive,because you've been forgiven, and because it prepares us to receive forgiveness.
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August 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Today's reflection:
Walk in the Truth
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Walk In The Truth
In his third epistle, John encourages his "children" to walk in the truth. What does this mean? How can we walk in the truth?
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August 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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New blog post:
Is Religious Freedom Necessary for World Peace?
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Is Religious Freedom Necessary For World Peace?
A lot of wars have been justified by religious beliefs. Is there a connection between religious freedom and world peace?
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August 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Today's blog post:
Should Ancient Scriptures Be Updated to Modern Languages?
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Should Ancient Scripture Be Updated To Modern Languages?
Most people know that the Bible wasn't originally written in English. But should ancient Scripture be updated to modern languages?
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August 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Today's blog post:
Books Every Christian Should Read
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Books Every Christian Should Read
In honor of National Book Lovers’ Day, I’d like to offer a few books every Christian should read. What books would you include?
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August 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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New blog post:
Where Are You?
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Where Are You?
Questions are an important part of everyday life. Perhaps one of the most common questions is the simple question: “Where are you?”
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July 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Here's an article I just wrote for Beliefnet dealing with the Supreme Court decision last Friday:
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High Court Slaps Down Judges in Trump Case, Bans Nationwide Policy Injunctions
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June 30, 2025 at 11:32 PM