Category Archives: Trends and Statistics

No Need to Fear

Is it just me, or does it really seem to others like there is a huge upswing in the level of paranoia and fear in our country?  And I’m not talking about just people in general. I’m talking about Christians! … Continue reading

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What Are You Afraid Of?

OK, so I realize it’s been over three months…three months!…since I’ve posted here. And there are many reasons for that dry spell. I could make all kinds of excuses, but I won’t. I’ll just say that I’m back for this … Continue reading

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Do the Words of Jesus Apply?

It is not the general nature of this blog to speak on political events or idealogies. However, from time to time, I find myself compelled to address certain things of a political nature from a Christian perspective. Sometimes that results … Continue reading

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Can Anything Good Come out of Nashville?

There is no doubt in my mind that there is an awful lot of “business” in the “Christian music” world. There’s a reason why major record labels have been more than eager in past years to buy Christian record labels … Continue reading

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How Do We Measure Maturity?

Many of you are probably familiar with George Barna. For years, church leaders turned to Barna’s research polls as a barometer of the culture around them and within their own churches. Many of the church growth principles that drove the … Continue reading

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