Tag Archives: Christianity
A Grand Stand by an Illinois Man
I first met Pastor Derek Buikema in my radio work around 2018. We broadcast my two-hour talk show from the Orland Park Christian Reformed Church (OPCRC) where he serves as lead pastor. Later, he would join me on a frequent segment I hosted called the Pastors Roundtable. Always an insightful guest.
Posted in Faith, Sexuality
Tagged Christianity, church, human sexuality, Pastor Derek Buikema
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Praising God, Proper Perspective, & Pressing Forward: What Christian Americans Must (Continue to) Do
In many ways the Lord has answered our prayers and been merciful to us as a nation. Praise be to the God of heaven for His kindness and blessings! We did not deserve this—never forgot it.
Posted in COVID Information Center, Faith, Federal, Illinois Politics, Marriage/Family/Culture, Sanctity of Life, Sexuality
Tagged Abortion, Christianity, Harris, John Piper, Juan Riesco, Love Life, Sanctity of Life, Trump
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Vote Once, Please!
One of our Facebook friends, with whom I served on a church council, posted an invitation to visit his church on October 20th for a “politically” themed sermon. Oh, that can be dangerous.
Posted in Faith, Federal
Tagged Christianity, elections, Harvest New Beginnings, Scott Poling, Voting
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Thoughts on Scandal and Sin
About two weeks ago, our family enjoyed an evening outside, sitting around a new firepit friends had given to us. It was quite different from others we’ve used. This new one is a cylinder made from stainless steel.
Posted in Faith
Tagged Augustine, Christianity, Confessions, repentance, sin
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What Would You Say?
Should a Christian attend a same-sex “wedding?” Should I use preferred pronouns? Is IVF ethical? Questions like these pervade every inch of our society. Not only our society but also our churches.
Posted in Faith, Marriage/Family/Culture, Religious Liberty
Tagged Alistair Begg, christian church, Christianity, Focus on the Family, Morality, same sex wedding
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Morally Problematic Procreation Question on Illinois Ballot
Thanks to Illinois Family Action for distributing an important article concerning the three upcoming Illinois Ballot Initiatives. I would like to add a few more biblical ideas to consider before voting on one of the ballot questions...
Posted in Faith, Marriage/Family/Culture, Sanctity of Life
Tagged children, Christianity, contentment, IVF, reproduction
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Spoken and Unspoken
I can’t recall who first added a wonderful challenge to the old adage about “two things we should never talk about…religion and politics.”
Posted in Faith, Federal, Illinois Politics, Marriage/Family/Culture, Religious Liberty
Tagged Christianity, politics
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Dear Christians in Illinois
Dear Christians in Illinois—let us humbly pray to God Almighty for our nation and our state.
Posted in Exclude from Homepage, Faith, Federal, Marriage/Family/Culture, Religious Liberty
Tagged Christianity, humility, Prayer
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Should a Christian Be on Welfare?
There is a Biblical theology of charity for the poor, just as there is a Biblical theology of everything.
Posted in Faith, Federal, Marriage/Family/Culture
Tagged charity, Christianity, debt, government, money, Welfare
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Without a Conscience
Many years ago, a disguised Mafia “hitman” was interviewed on national TV. He was asked a variety of questions but the one that stood out in my mind was how he dealt with his conscience. His laconic response was, “What’s a conscience?”
Posted in Faith, Federal, Marriage/Family/Culture, Religious Liberty, Sanctity of Life
Tagged Alexis de Tocqueville, Bill Clinton, Christianity, G.K. Chesterton noted, Hitler, Nazi Germany, totalitarianism
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Biblical Counseling: A Lasting Alternative to Therapy
By all standards and metrics, America has a mental health crisis. Not only that, but it also has a moral crisis. The number of people who are seeking help for unwanted behaviors and emotions is growing by leaps and bounds. What is more, the link between mental health and spiritual health is undeniable.
Posted in Faith, Marriage/Family/Culture, Pornography, Sanctity of Life, Sexuality
Tagged biblical counseling, Biblical Counseling Center, Christianity, counseling, John MacArthur, mental health
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Kathy Lesnoff: A Story of Grace and Redemption
Kathy was not always fighting the pro-life battle. In fact, she once worked for one of the largest abortion clinics in the Midwest. Through a series of miracles, Kathy came to faith in Christ. After this, Kathy found herself assisting in an abortion for a 23-week-old baby boy, and the devastating reality of abortion came flooding over her.
Posted in Faith, Marriage/Family/Culture, Sanctity of Life
Tagged Abortion, Christianity, faith, Kathy Lesnoff, Mosaic Pregnancy and Health, pregnancy
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Compromising Truth, Partnering with Unrighteousness, and Promoting Division… for what?
It is easy to claim you stand under God’s truth, but the real test of faithfulness comes when God’s Word is being contradicted and you are called upon to act on the courage of your convictions.
Posted in Faith, Marriage/Family/Culture, Religious Liberty, Sexuality
Tagged Auron MacIntyre, Christian Emergency League, Christianity, compromise, Dr. Everett Piper, Dr. Jared Moore, LGBTQ, Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Orchard Evangelical Free Church, Pastors, pride, Sinclair Ferguson, Thomas Hayes
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Playing with God’s Patience
Because people do not immediately suffer the just consequences of their evil actions, most will continue in their wickedness! All claims that people are fundamentally good are proven false by this reality.
Posted in Faith, Federal, Marriage/Family/Culture, Religious Liberty
Tagged American Constitution, Christianity, faith, Holy, judgment, justice, Oliver Wendall Holmes, Thomas Jefferson, William Blackstone
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