In my last blog post I addressed the first of a number of reasons given by many of the younger generation for departing evangelical churches and who now claim the moniker “exvangelical.” The first reason concerned how exvangelicals reject the notion of a literal interpretation of the Bible. [To c...
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I recently came across a word that is slowly working its way into our culture: “Exvangelical”. In its most basic meaning, refers to the repudiation of evangelicalism and an affirmation of all that evangelicalism condemns. In case you have already encountered this in social media (or may in the fu...
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About forty years ago, an older pastor encouraged me saying, “Memorize scriptures while you’re young and you’ll have them for the rest of your life.” Now, at 67, it’s my turn to pass on that wonderful wisdom to you. I did take his advice, memorized certain chapters, many verses, and a good number...
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Over the years I have come to cherish and protect my time in the morning with the Lord. Being a visual reader, I’ve always tried to picture the Biblical storyline in my mind as I go through the Bible each year. Recently, that practice became intensely personal as I read Mark’s account of Jesus he...
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To cherish the Bible for the treasure it truly is, you must begin by reading it—consistently, purposefully, and prayerfully. A.W. Tozer once said, “the Bible was written in tears, and to tears it yields its best treasures.” With that in mind, I want to challenge you as the New Year approaches to ...
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