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2015-10-24T07:11:19-09:00

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Should women be church elders?

Last updated on: October 24, 2015 at 7:11 am   By David Murrow

By focusing on whether women should preach we miss a much more important gender related question. Should churches ordain female elders? Read more

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2015-10-14T06:04:33-09:00

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Should men’s gatherings have singing?

Last updated on: October 14, 2015 at 6:04 am   By David Murrow

In the past few years more and more men’s meetings have ditched the singing — in order to leave more time for small group discussion time. Is this a good thing? Read more

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2015-10-06T08:19:57-09:00

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The Church’s Planned Parenthood moment

Last updated on: October 6, 2015 at 8:19 am   By David Murrow

Planned Parenthood is under siege over government funding. The church will face a similar barrage in the not-too-distant future over its tax exempt status. Read more

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2015-10-21T14:00:40-09:00

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Our new moral framework (part 3 of 3)

Last updated on: October 21, 2015 at 2:00 pm   By David Murrow

Every Christian institution maternalizes over time. This includes Christian Universities, charities, mission organizations and of course, churches. Read more

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2015-10-21T13:40:44-09:00

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Our new moral framework (part 2 of 3)

Last updated on: October 21, 2015 at 1:40 pm   By David Murrow

Like a she-bear protecting her cubs, society mauls anyone who does or says anything that’s perceived as insensitive or unnurturing. Read more

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2015-10-21T13:46:44-09:00

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Our new moral framework (part 1 of 3)

Last updated on: October 21, 2015 at 1:46 pm   By David Murrow

There's a new moral framework in the Western world. It's neither conservative nor liberal. It's changing how we think, what we value and even how we perceive reality. It is the foundation upon which modern morality rests. Read more

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2015-08-29T16:54:10-09:00

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Forgiveness for fools

Last updated on: August 29, 2015 at 4:54 pm   By David Murrow

What do we do with a man who claims to follow Jesus, falls into temptation, even positions himself to sin, but does not succeed? Read more

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2015-08-10T21:24:47-09:00

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Church growth: are men more important than women?

Last updated on: August 10, 2015 at 9:24 pm   By David Murrow

When it comes to growing a church, which gender counts more? Read more

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2015-07-27T21:11:04-09:00

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Comedy: the key to reaching young men?

Last updated on: July 27, 2015 at 9:11 pm   By David Murrow

Prediction: the next Billy Graham will be a comedian. Read more

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2015-07-11T18:35:29-09:00

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Why informality is suddenly OK

Last updated on: July 11, 2015 at 6:35 pm   By David Murrow

I am curious as to why our world became so informal so fast. Why, even in my lifetime I’ve seen people stop dressing for all but the most solemn occasions. Why so many aspects of politeness have gone by the wayside. Why expediency almost always trumps “doing the right thing.” Read more

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