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Man, WOman, Definition

Oxford Changes Definition of Man and Woman to Be More LGBT Inclusive

The original definition by the Definer is good enough: “And God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” Gen. 1:27 News from Christian Headlines (Not an endorsement of site or those quoted): “Oxford University Press, which publishes the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), […]

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Amy Spreeman and Caryl Matriciana

Christians and Halloween: Where do you land?

Many Christians are reconsidering how they approach a culturally favorite tradition – especially in America – Halloween. Do we avoid it entirely, leverage it as an outreach opportunity, or keep the traditions of candy, princess and superhero costumes? Not all Christians take part in Halloween. Some have taken a step back to rethink this tradition, […]

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John Ortberg hid son’s identity in investigation, other “son” says

Two siblings, two sexual perversions and one father who has come under fire for not doing the right thing. What is interesting is that John Ortberg, senior pastor of Menlo Church and frequent Willow Creek Leadership Summit speaker, had previously helped investigate the allegations of misconduct against Willow Creek founder Bill Hybels, who tried to cover […]

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Zondervan to Launch Enneagram Documentary: “Nine”

“This is your invitation to begin the journey of a life transformed,” says Zondervan Publishing, the makers of NINE: The Enneagram Documentary. This will be Zondervan’s first film, and it is launching this fall with heavy PR and marketing campaigning. And though they haven’t said so, I imagine the prepackaged sermonette kits are on the […]

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By WHOSE Standard?

Saints, you’ll want to pay close attention to how the Social Justice Movement has been worming its way into churches of all denominations, but especially into the pews of the Southern Baptist Convention. It’s as if leaders have forgotten that Jesus came as Savior to wipe away our guilt and shame, and are instead demanding […]

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Open Letter Beth Moore

An Open Letter to Beth Moore

The following five questions have been asked publicly to well-known women’s (and unfortunately men’s) Bible teacher Beth Moore, about her seemingly supportive stance with those who affirm homosexuality in the visible church. I am among a group of several women bloggers who were asked to endorse and publish the following Open Letter to Beth Moore, […]

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