3 Surprising Reasons God Commands W...

When I was studying to be a public school administrator we spent a lot of time looking at law. In particular we studied the difference between the word “shall” and “may.” Legally, the difference between these two words involves your job. “May” is an option–it’s your choice. “Shall” is a command. People often say...
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Why I Didn’t Like Gateway Wor...

The first time I attended Gateway Church I didn’t like the worship. They seemed overly excited to sing. So I stood there–in the back, with a clenched jaw, and hands buried deep in my pockets. My resistance to take part was odd to me, because I thought I was a worshipper. But there I was, not worshipping. Reflecting on that season of my life, I think I’ve...
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Father Fail or Father of the Year?

This is Tommy Jordan. He created a YouTube video last week describing a Facebook status from his daughter. I won’t link to the video because the language is harsh. It was shared quite openly on Facebook. If you haven’t seen it, search on YouTube. Here’s the gist: Mr. Jordan’s daughter posted on Facebook a letter bathed in obscenities and disrespect....
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