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The deceit of the false witness

The world is full of false witnesses. Proverbs 12:17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. The deceitful talk of the false witness shows up in the news, the headlines, the workplace, the marketing agency, and the political messaging. Arguments develop, passions rise, and

Costume Christianity

Purchasing a 3-piece suit doesn't make someone a preacher. Carrying around a bible doesn't make someone a Christian. A shiny prayer-card and a well written prayer letter doesn't make someone a missionary. People have gotten good at purchasing "props". As a result, we see a lot of costume Christianity in

We owe it to our kids

As adult Christians, we owe it to our kids, to give them the unwavering example of what it means to enjoy living the Christian life. The best investment we can make is the example we're willing to set forth before them. And living the Christian life isn't just attending a

Long-winded preaching

In today's world of short attention spans and habits of internet scrolling that involve bing watching YouTube "shorts", it's become increasing more difficult for Christians to prioritize listening to preaching. A 40-second "short" is a lot easier to get through, than a 40-minute sermon. But the problem isn't always the

Is meat in the KJV a false-friend?

A false friend is a word that is confusing. When you read it, you think you understand the definition, but you don't. Many have accused the King James Bible as having false-friends, and then wrongly conclude we must replace our King James Bible with an "updated modern version" so people

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