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A Debate on Instrumental Music, Part 3
Messrs. AC and IM meet for lunch a third time to finish up their discussion. AC: I took good notes last time. At least I thought I did. I made an appointment with my preacher to discuss these thoughts, and … Continue reading
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A Debate on Instrumental Music, Part 2
As I try to cope with my recovery from surgery, I find I have to take naps. I didn’t mean to fall out during today’s sermon–which was a fine sermon–but my body just needed 20 winks. It only got 2 … Continue reading
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A Debate on Instrumental Music, Part 1
Well, following my back surgery, I’m finally off narcotics. I’m not sure whether I’m thinking more or less clearly. But I’m sure having some strange dreams! I was still reflecting on that Christian Chronicle ad as this dream came to … Continue reading
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A Time to Speak
This month’s Christian Chronicle (October 2007) features a two-page ad from a group of Church of Christ preachers organized as NewTestamentChurchToday.org. The ad advocates a cappella music as the exclusive authorized means of worship. The purpose of this post is … Continue reading
Church Discipline: Those Without Faith
This is one of the most abused verses in all of scripture (which says a lot!) (2 John 1:7, 9-11) Many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into the world. … … Continue reading
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Financial Sin in the Churches of Christ
Church of Christ preachers and congregations are often guilty of serious financial sin, actions which they claim honor God. Let’s start with the preachers. Preachers Social Security In the Churches of Christ, most preachers opt out of Social Security, claiming … Continue reading
Blue Like Jazz: Lesson materials
This quarter I’m teaching the YANK class: Young Adults, No Kids. And, yes, this is the Deep South and “YANK” carries all the negative connotations you’d imagine. Evidently, our young marrieds have a keen sense of the absurd. (Good for … Continue reading
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Amazing Grace: Going Deeper into the Holy Spirit
This is a bit deeper than I would typically cover in a class, but I thought it might be helpful as background or for a class that’s already covered the basics of the Spirit. I was recently discussing (debating, really) … Continue reading
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Helping your ministers avoid sexual sin
Sexual sin has been with the ministry for as long as anyone can remember. But the problem seems to have gotten worse. We live in a more sexualized culture. New demands and stresses are being placed on our ministers everyday. … Continue reading
The Preacher Caught in Sexual Sin
One of the greatest challenges facing the modern church is sexual sin within the ministry. I know this sounds exaggerated, but it’s not. In my experience, the number of male ministers who ultimately succumb and lose their positions is around … Continue reading
