Purity Culture Unshackled

There has, of late, been a growing interest and challenge among younger people on what has become known as “purity culture.”  For some that is a warning signal that Christian values are being compromised. For others, it’s a signal that finally the imposition of warped expectations is being resisted – even modified.  At the crux of the…

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Who’s Your Master: Discovering “servant” in Servant Leadership

Abstract The activities of a leader are a reflection of their nature.  While leadership activities may be learned, the character and nature from which they proceed must be formed.  In the formation of one’s nature a reference point, or master, will become the principal influence. The result is a natural reflection of the nature and priorities of…

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Pluralism Is Here

Whether we like it or not, the American culture is changing rapidly. Over many years, the trend toward pluralism has been growing and now is becoming reality. The idea that Judeo-Christian principles will be understood, much less accepted as de facto, is fast disappearing. Although there are clearly exceptions, the trend around us is unmistakable.…

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COVID-19 Vaccine: Should I or Shouldn’t I?

COVID-19 Vaccination Many people are raising questions concerning the vaccinations being released to the general global public. Some question the wisdom of receiving these vaccines. A variety of suspicions create reticence in people. Here are some considerations to encourage you in availing yourself of this God-given response to the pandemic. Should I get a vaccine?…

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Holiness

Holiness describes the complete otherness of God’s nature which elicits both fear and attraction from humans in their aspiration to and appropriation of that divine characteristic. Many other themes of Scripture represent an action of God toward people. While the atonement refers to God’s work of satisfying the cost of human sin, mercy represents God’s…

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