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Friday, October 16, 2015

Honoring our government officials

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This week I read something that I didn't particularly like in 1 Peter chapter 2: Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. (1 Peter 2:13-14 ESV) I don't like what Peter wrote because it contradicts completely my own fleshly nature which would rather...

Monday, October 05, 2015

The Oregon School Shootings

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There has been a lot said and written over the last few days about the latest school shooting in Oregon. Much of that discussion has focused on things like gun control and mental health, which is certainly appropriate. But in my opinion that focus fails to really get to the heart of the issue. I'd like to briefly address two of those root problems. Much of the discussion that I've seen seems to be...

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