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2017-10-02T08:02:02-04:00

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Christian Trump supporter, what’s it going to take?

Last updated on: October 2, 2017 at 8:02 am By Shane Phipps

Legendary publisher, Hugh Hefner died this week at the age of 91. The nature of Hefner’s enterprise was certainly controversial–debates have raged for more than half a century about whether he succeeded in liberating women or simply made sexualizing them more socially acceptable. It was not surprising to hear lots of Christians rise up to have their say after Hefner passed. Many took exception to some of the eulogies that praised Hefner. Chief among the Christians who protested that message... Read more

2017-09-29T10:54:03-04:00

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When Conservative Christians’ Patriotism Overwhelms Their Heart for the Hurting

Last updated on: September 29, 2017 at 10:54 am By Shane Phipps

Patriotism has shrouded the hearts of too many Christians. Too many have sold their soul to a political ideology. Read more

2017-09-27T09:27:08-04:00

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5 cards conservatives keep up their sleeves for any discussion on racial problems

Last updated on: September 27, 2017 at 9:27 am By Shane Phipps

The NFL’s controversial Take a Knee protests have the nation talking about racial issues. That’s a good thing. That’s the whole point of the protests, to bring attention to the problems that many black Americans say they face on a regular basis. The debates are raging on social media. I have been in the middle of several of them. For the most part, the discussions have been open, honest, and frank–that’s a very good thing. However, whenever such debates take... Read more

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2017-09-26T21:12:31-04:00

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Are you defending the flag or hiding behind it?

Last updated on: September 26, 2017 at 9:12 pm By Shane Phipps

I’ve been debating all day. In the wake of the article I wrote on Sunday about the “Take a Knee” controversy, I’ve been kept quite busy responding to a lot of people. I’ve gotten a lot of support and, as expected, I have felt a lot of push back. All of that is ok with me, but it’s gotten me to thinking and asking some questions that I want to put out here in this forum. I have some questions... Read more

2017-09-26T19:37:50-04:00

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I Choose to Stand Because I Haven’t the Guts to Take a Knee

Last updated on: September 26, 2017 at 7:37 pm By Shane Phipps

They are crying out for our great nation to be greater--to be what it is supposed to be. Read more

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2017-09-22T13:53:32-04:00

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“Black Lives Matter” Matters: If You Don’t Think So, You Are the Proof

Last updated on: September 22, 2017 at 1:53 pm By Shane Phipps

If millions of people perceive a problem, there is likely a problem, whether you can see it or not. Read more

2017-09-17T19:57:25-04:00

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Unconditional Mercy

Last updated on: September 17, 2017 at 7:57 pm By Shane Phipps

I’m currently involved in a small group book study. The book is called Christ Have Mercy: How to Put Your Faith in Action, by Matthew C. Harrison. This week, we discussed a chapter that centered on missions work in Kenya. The chapter detailed the horrible situation facing many in that nation due to the AIDS epidemic there. As much as 17% of the population in some areas of Africa are afflicted with AIDS. This has left many children orphaned and living... Read more

2018-02-27T08:55:56-04:00

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Skeletons in Our Closet: Coming to Grips With Unpleasant Branches in Our Family Trees

Last updated on: February 27, 2018 at 8:55 am By Shane Phipps

When it comes to history, nobody's hands are clean. Read more

2017-09-14T14:23:04-04:00

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5 Keys for the Democrats to Win Back the White House in 2020

Last updated on: September 14, 2017 at 2:23 pm By Shane Phipps

Democrats, here is my five-point checklist. Take or leave it, as you wish, but I believe it is your best path to follow. Read more

2017-09-13T11:56:34-04:00

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Kyrie Eleison: This nation needs mercy not finger pointing

Last updated on: September 13, 2017 at 11:56 am By Shane Phipps

I’ve never been one to ascribe suffering to the selective punishment of God. Perhaps I’m wrong about that. Perhaps, as happens in the Old Testament, God doles out justice upon places using natural disasters. But that’s not the way I see it. I believe that humanity has always been a hot mess because we keep tripping over our sinful nature. The way I see it, if God wanted to strike us with a natural disaster every time we earned it,... Read more

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