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Navigating the Complexities of Life in a Rapidly Shifting Culture

Changing Season

On December 15, I will step down as Lead Pastor of Restoration Church.  After a long season of prayer, counsel, and reflection, my wife and

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Voting In A Broken World

Election season is challenging —especially in a polarized culture. Among the many election season challenges is the reality that we are faced with flawed candidates.

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It Happened —Trump Shot!

Well, it happened. On Saturday, July 13th, the world watched as a would-be assassin attempted to kill President Donald Trump. Sadly, an innocent rally attendee

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Matthew 18: The Keys and the Sword

Matthew 18: Keys & Sword

God filled his creation with duality–black and white, day and night, spirit and flesh. Duality provides texture to the world and without contrast, we have

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An Evangelical Voters Guide

An Evangelical Voters Guide

The right to vote is a significant privilege. When people cast ballots, they are doing more than merely making an abstract opinion known—citizens who vote

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Covid-19 Love

Covid-19 Love

  Covid-19 is unearthing the best and worst in people. I am encouraged to see neighbors caring for neighbors. I am inspired when businesses donate

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Love in a post-Christian world

Love in a post-Christian world

The cultural landscape has changed in America. Our nation is quickly losing the principles that once bound us together. Institutions that once offered a vision

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Resisting Socialism 3

Defying Socialism

Recently, a local municipality banned dogs from all public events and festivals.[1] The city cited numerous complaints from small businesses that dog owners repeatedly allowed

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The Right to Die

New York seeks a world in which all of us have the best death possible, consistent with our own wishes and values.[1]  Medical aid in

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Listening as Protest

Listening as Protest

The plate is full, but the utensils do not move––nothing moves––time stands still and the showdown begins. If you have raised a child, then you

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Money & Marriage

Money & Marriage

Marriage is hard. Don’t get me wrong; singleness is also hard. When we are single, we must learn how to battle our flesh, fight loneliness,

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Living in an Unfriendly State

The changing landscape

Americans are living in remarkable times. Every day it seems tectonic shifts are occurring in our culture. Our society seems to redefine cultural norms with

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Social Media

Social Media

Social media is a relatively new phenomenon, and there are still a lot of unknowns about its long-term effects on society. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and

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Will and Reason 1

Making a decision?

God’s will is a concept that is confused in our finite minds. Sincere Christians genuinely want to obey God and follow his path, but often

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