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“It’s not a salvation issue!” or is it…?

“It’s not a salvation issue!” or is it…?

Have you heard the phrase, “It’s not a salvation issue!”?

This is a linchpin justification for, usually, a concerning theological promotion.

If one accepts this premise, any further Biblical discussion becomes a waste of time as any conclusions are thrown into a waste bin of intellectual and spiritual irrelevancy.  Each position on an issue is of no consequence because, “It’s not a salvation…

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Judgment at the Altar of Sacrifice

Judgment at the Altar of Sacrifice

Imagine being an Israelite, walking toward the courtyard of the sanctuary in the wilderness.  The unscalable linen wall is before you with just one entrance on the East side.  This entrance is beautiful to behold with blue, scarlet, purple and white intermixed, pierced four times above by silver hooks.  As you pass through the gate, between the four pillars, your feet kick ashes up from the…

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The Sons of Korah

The Sons of Korah

The story of Korah is a startling example of the judgment of God in the face of rebellion.  Korah, Dathan and Abiram are infamously known for coveting the positions of Moses and Aaron (Psalm 106:16-17).  By stubbornly standing their ground, they met their tragic end when God opened up the earth beneath them.  Most people familiar with this story assume that the family of Korah died with him.  But…

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Combat Depression with this Simple Habit

Combat Depression with this Simple Habit

Like me, you’ve probably struggled with depression, sadness, and anxiety. I’m not afraid to admit this since up to 47% of millennials have been diagnosed with depression, imagine how many there are who remain undiagnosed. You might have everything you need to be “happy”, your health, a family that loves you, friends, a good home, at least three meals a day, security, freedom, some source of…

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A Second Look At The Fifth Commandment (Originally published on fulcrum7.com)

A Second Look At The Fifth Commandment (Originally published on fulcrum7.com)

Exodus 20:12 – Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.

When I ask people for their interpretation of the meaning of the second half of the fifth commandment, the most common response I get is that respect for elders translates into longevity.  The second most common response I get is a higher meaning pertaining to respect…

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Research on Egyptian mummies support the Bible

Research on Egyptian mummies support the Bible

Recent archaeological research on Egyptian mummies showed that the first Egyptian Dynasty which descended from the biblical Ham, the son of Noah could well be supported by evidence based on DNA. According to CNN report, researchers from the University of Tuebingen and the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History in Jena, in Germany, found amazing discoveries when decoded the genome…

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Kirk Cousins: Faith Is The Reason for Turning Down A $53 M Contract

Kirk Cousins: Faith Is The Reason for Turning Down A $53 M Contract

Kirk Cousins says that faith is the reason behind his decision to turn down a long term deal with the Washington Redskins. He said, that he wants to follow God’s plans for him. Will Brinson reported that Cousins instead of signing a contract with the Redskins for the next few years that guaranteed $ 53 million, the 28-year-old Christian quarterback chose to sign a one-year deal with the team…

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Super Ball Add By Pam Tebow Saved My Child's Life

Super Ball Add By Pam Tebow Saved My Child’s Life

Susan Wood watched a commercial by Pam Tebow in a Super Ball party that changed her life for the good. When Susan found that she is pregnant, her boyfriend threatened that if she doesn’t get an abortion, he would kill himself. Susan was confused and troubled. And to get her mind of that very stressful situation, she went to the Superbowl game. It was strange because Susan had never before watched…

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Noah's Ark: Reclaiming God's Rainbow

Noah’s Ark: Reclaiming God’s Rainbow

Ken Ham founder of Answers in Genesis announced on Facebook that he decided to reclaim “God’s rainbow”—announcing the massive ark exhibit will be permanently bathed in rainbow lights. The ark, a 500-foot-long construction, is the focus of the biblical theme park built in Williamstown, Kentucky. Hundreds of thousands of people have come to visit the replica of Noah’s ark. Ham said, “We now have…

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The Love Story Of Turia Pitt And Michael Hoskin

The Love Story Of Turia Pitt And Michael Hoskin

Michael Hoskin fell in love with a beautiful woman before a devastating accident destroyed her lovely appearance. In 2011, a freak accident during an ultramarathon through the Australian Outback, left 65 percent of Turia’s body covered in extreme burns. During her hospitalization, Michael bought an engagement ring, and promised himself, “If she lives, I’ll marry her.” Turia spent the next two…

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Gianna Jessen: Abortion Survivor Thankful For Life 

Gianna Jessen, (1977) is an American pro-life and disability rights activist. She is a survivor of a failed saline abortion attempt when her 17-year-old biological mother was seven-and-a-half months pregnant with her. Gianna was born 2½ pounds. Jessen has cerebral palsy, which she traces directly to the lack of oxygen to her brain during the failed abortion. Despite spending the first years of…

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Jaelene Hinkle: Taking A Stand For Her Faith

Jaelene Hinkle: Taking A Stand For Her Faith

Jaelene Hinkle—who plays defense for the North Carolina Courage, made a public stand for her faith. In May, U.S. Soccer announced that both their men’s and women’s national teams would be wearing jerseys with rainbow-colored numbers on them for the month of June to support LGBTQ pride month. When Jaelene Hinkle heard of this decision, she withdrew from the U.S. roster, explaining that the…

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American Independence Started With A Prayer

American Independence Started With A Prayer

America’s fight for independence from British rule began with Scripture and prayer. On Sept. 7, 1774, the gathering of America’s First Continental Congress summoned a minister from Philadelphia named Jacob Duché to lead the assembly in prayer. John Adams, who was present at this historic meeting  wrote to his wife Abigail describing the event: “Accordingly the next Morning [Rev. Jacob Duché]…

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Derek Carr: Honoring God With His Money

Derek Carr: Honoring God With His Money

This week, the Oakland Raiders star quarterback showed his commitment to God after signing the richest contract in NFL history. The contract, which is $125 million over five years, is the highest ever in the history of the National Football League. After signing the contract with the Raiders for the next half-decade at an annual salary of $25 million, reporters asked Carr at a press conference…

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Is Sweden’s New Microchip The Mark Of The Beast?

Is Sweden’s New Microchip The Mark Of The Beast?

According to an Associated Press report, Epicenter, a digital hub in Stockholm that houses more than 300 start-ups and innovation labs for larger companies, has made the implanted chip available to its workers and to member organizations. Epicenter and a handful of other companies offer to implant its workers and start-up members with microchips the size of grains of rice that function as swipe…

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Research: Church Attendance And Longevity

Research: Church Attendance And Longevity

CNN reported that a new study conducted by Dr. Tyler J. VanderWeele, professor of epidemiology in the Harvard School of Public Health published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, suggests that regular attendance of church services may help increase the longevity of people. This research is not new for over the last 20 years, studies have shown that religious service attendance is associated…

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Love beyond feelings!

True love is manifested in actions rather than words. Unlike the popular belief that it is measured by feelings, true love is measured by behavior. Feelings are subject to change but true love never changes because it is a principle. It transcends impulses that are triggered by emotions. Love is what we do regardless of how we feel. Therefore, love encompasses a commitment. When couples enter…