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Category Archives: Violence
A life trapped in violence
Much of my childhood was spent crying, and I was often fearful that my mother would kill me. My mother once told me that she wished she had gotten rid of my siblings and me when she had the chance. My heart would break every time she said something like that. Continue reading
Posted in 18 Year factor, Abuse, Child Abuse, Dysfunctional, Violence, Wisdom
Tagged abusive parents, Child Abuse, violent home
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The Jury has returned with a verdict…
Have you ever approached God as if he were a defendant in need of making His case to you? Continue reading
Posted in Evil in the world, Habakkuk, Problem of evil, Theodicy, Violence, Wisdom
Tagged Evil in the world, Habakkuk, Millersville Bible Church
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3 Questions about war
Is it possible for a government to carry out a just war? Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Democrats, Good Wars, Government, Just War, Republican, Tea Party, Violence, War
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When is war necessary?
Is it possible to have a just war? Could a decision to go to war ever be the best and most loving choice? Continue reading
Posted in Authority, Christian worldview, Church and State, Citizenship, Democracy, Evil in the world, Good Wars, Government, Just War, Justice, Law, Leadership, Liberal, Military, Politics, Problem of evil, Terrorism, Veteran's Day, Violence, War
Tagged Just war, War
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When faith causes doubts
Some struggle with doubt but faith has often caused me to struggle. Continue reading
Posted in Abuse, Addiction, Afraid to die, Anxiety, Assurance, Blaming religion, Blessed by God, Broken Relationships, Christian life, Christian worldview, Christianity, Comfort, Crisis, Depression, Despair, Doubt, Emotions, Encouragement, End Times, Eternal life, Evil in the world, Evil One, Failure, Faith, Fear, Glorify God, God's Patience, God's control, God's Heart, God's Love, God's power, God's Protection, God's Will, Gospel-centered, Grieving, Hope?, Life of a pastor, Mad at God, Origin of Sin, Pain, Patience, Personal thoughts, Prayer, Problem of evil, purpose, Questioning God, Religion-not the answer, Sadness, Sanctification, Sin, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation, Suffering, Suicide, Theodicy, Tornado, Trials, Truth, Unbelief, Violence, Walking with God, Will of God, Wisdom, Worldview, Worry
Tagged Cancer, Death, Doubt, Suffering, Theodicy
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What we really need
Take a few moments and consider God’s answer to the human problem. Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, Alcohol addiction, Anger, Change, Christianity, Counseling, Crisis, Culture, Depravity, Despair, Discouragement, Human depravity, Humanism, Reconciliation, Regeneration, Religion-not the answer, Repentance, Restoration, Salvation, Seeking God, Social work, Violence, Will of God, Wisdom, Worldview
Tagged God's solution, Religion, Salvation, Self-righteous
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Wisdom on suffering
“Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge” (Psalm 62:8). Dick Keyes “The Bible does not give us a quick and easy answer to why God allows evil to continue … Continue reading
Posted in Discouragement, Earthquakes, Eternal life, Evil in the world, Faith, Fear of death, Fear of God, God's Patience, God's control, God's Heart, God's Protection, God's Will, Grieving, Hope?, Hurricanes, Loss, Mistreated, Origin of Sin, Pain, Prison, Restoration, Sadness, Sovereignty, Spiritual transformation, Suffering, Suicide, Tornado, Trials, Tsunami, Violence, Weather, Will of God, Wisdom, Worldview
Tagged Death, Loss, Sadness, Sin, Suffering, Tornado, Where is God in tragedy?
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Is religion the primary source of violence?
Contrary to the myth that religion is the primary source of war and violence …. Continue reading
The true virtue of tolerance
Tolerance does not mean agreement. It means treating others with respect when you disagree. Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Culture of Honor, Democracy, Democrats, Diversity, Ethics, Government, Holistic ministry, Honor, Law, Leadership, Obama, Partisanship, Political Correctness, Politics, Republican, Sexual orientation, Sexual Preference, Tolerance, Violence, Worldview
Tagged Democrats, intolerance, Politics, Racism, racist, Tolerance
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