November 15, 2016

Donald Trump’s Detractors: Resent, Rebuff or Reach Them?

“Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who spitefully use you”

Source: Donald Trump’s Detractors: Resent, Rebuff or Reach Them? — Charisma News

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A La Carte (August 18) August 18, 2017
Today’s Kindle deals include just a few new titles. Yesterday I wrote about why you need to push yourself beyond headlines. Trump Is More In Touch Than You Think I link to this analysis from Rod Dreher because it seems to make a similar point to mine yesterday. Reading headlines in the news you’d come to one set of conclusions, but reading statistics you’d c […]
EPIC: Germany (Day 4) August 17, 2017
I continue my journey through the Land of Luther, all as part of the project I’m calling EPIC. Today we visited Erfurt where Luther entered a monastery and began life as a monk. Here are a few notes and a couple of photos.
Today, More than Ever, Read Beyond the Headlines August 17, 2017
I’m not sure the news will ever be the same after the presidency of Donald Trump. While the industry has already been in a long decline, it seems to have entered into an era of near-insanity as the networks and websites compete against one another to set new standards in thoughtless, bloviating reporting. Whether those networks love or hate the president, th […]
A La Carte (August 17) August 17, 2017
Today’s Kindle deals include a few books you may want to add to your collection. Death on Demand? Once again, we turn to Holland for a warning of the “progress” that comes with the acceptance of assisted suicide. Iceland’s Future: Clear, Bright and Cold Iceland is celebrating that they have pretty much eliminated Downs Syndrome. But the way they did so is ch […]
EPIC: Germany (Days 2-3) August 16, 2017
The EPIC trip to Germany continues. Yesterday we toured Wittenberg (where Luther lived, taught, preached, and, of course, nailed those 95 Theses to the door) and today we spent time in Eisleben (where Luther was born and died). As before, click any image to see it larger.
Protecting Children from Abuse: An Interview August 16, 2017
It happens. We wish it didn’t happen and perhaps even try to pretend it doesn’t happen. But the tragic and undeniable reality is that there is abuse within the church. I recently spoke with Boz Tchividjian to ask some key questions for every Christian and every church. How prevalent is child sexual abuse in the Christian community? In the Protestant communit […]
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Today’s Kindle deals include a few deals from a few different authors. Westminster Books has a deal on the flagship ESV Bible. A Relationship, Not a Religion? Here’s an argument that you ought to stop saying, “It’s a relationship, not a religion.” In the Steps of Charles Spurgeon Trevin Wax shares a photo essay of sorts as he follows in Spurgeon’s steps. Why […]
Ask Me Anything (Leaving your Church, Catholicism, Ungodly Husband, etc) August 15, 2017
I decided to begin the “Ask Me Anything” feature as a means of answering some of the questions I receive from readers of this site. Over the past few weeks I’ve received mountains of them, so please forgive me if I haven’t been able to take a shot at answering yours. Meanwhile, here are a few more attempts to answer a few more questions. I serve as pastor of […]

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Recently I was asked, “We use the phrase ‘servant leadership’ frequently, but what does that really look like? It’s all too easy to desire for our wants and needs be taken care of, rather than acting as servant leaders who care for others, spiritually and physically, behind the scenes. What are your thoughts?” In most cases, I think we in church and ministry […]
Forsaken for a Reason
At the sixth hour darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?”—which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” When some of those standing near heard this, they said, “Listen, he’s calling Elijah.” One man ran, filled a sponge with wine vinegar, put it […]
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Giving Might Be the Most Neglected and Least Modeled Spiritual Gift in the Western Church
Below is an excerpt from the new edition of my book The Treasure Principle, one I’ve tweaked a little for the purposes of this blog. I hope you enjoy it. In Romans 12, Paul lists seven spiritual gifts, including prophecy, serving, teaching, mercy, and giving. I’m convinced that of all these gifts, giving is the one least thought about and talked about in the […]
Will We Maintain Our Own Identities in Heaven?
You will be you in Heaven. Who else would you be? If Bob, a man on Earth, is no longer Bob when he gets to Heaven, then, in fact, Bob did not go to Heaven. If when I arrive in Heaven I’m not the same person with the same identity, history, and memory, then I didn’t go to Heaven. The resurrected Jesus did not become someone else; He remained who He was before […]
Encouragement to Men to Study the Bible and Theology, and Find Great Happiness
Many Christian men would agree that they’re experts in business, hunting, fishing, football, or cars. Sadly, however, even those who attend Bible-teaching churches may know very little about the Bible and theology. (Everything I talk about in this blog pertains to women also, but I know more women than men who study God’s Word, and I believe men are missing […]
Why I Love Not Receiving a Cent of the Royalties from My Books
Most writers won’t sell a lot of books. But I encourage those Christian authors who do sell a large number to give away most or all of the royalties to God’s kingdom, and to recognize they belong to Him. (Of course, you could only give away all those royalties if you have another job that pays your living wage, as not all, but a good number, of bestselling w […]

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How I made $2,145 Last Month by decluttering
A few years ago I began a journey towards minimalism. And not the weird kind where you sleep on the floor and only have one plate and one fork, but a kind where I question all my possessions and get rid of the stuff I don’t need. I had read a few books that were [...]
Why God’s way takes longer
As I was staring at this tree I began to realize that trees grow slowly. You plant a seed for a tree and it takes a while to sprout and takes a while to grow to a decent size.Grass and even plants, on the other hand, grow a lot faster. They sprout up quickly and sometimes you can even notice growth one day to the next. I have been enjoying watching this rapi […]
How to get started investing in Real Estate for beginners
I have been wanting to do some real estate investing for years, but just haven’t gotten around to it yet. We all have our excuses don’t we? But a friend of mine, Brandon Turner, is part of the largest real estate investing website out there (BiggerPockets.com) and has been investing in real estate for years. [...]
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7 Simple Ways To Raise Non-Materialistic Children
Ironically, many children raised in wealth demonstrate the same tendencies as those who are raised in extreme poverty: depression, despair, attempted suicide, drug and alcohol use, and shoplifting. Why this behavior? The parents, who are way too busy making money, sacrifice meaningful time with their children.
My Checklist To Financial Freedom
I love checklists. Especially when I want to make progress in a particular area but don't exactly know what steps to take. This is a personal financial checklist that covers many of the steps I have taken over last decade that have helped me move from being a financial mess to having a little bit of an idea of what's going on.
How To Consolidate Your Debt With Lending Club
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In this episode of Signposts, I talk about my approach to writing. From keeping track of ideas, to writing books and articles, this podcast offers you a look at the whole process. You can find the full transcript and links... Read More The post How I Write appeared first on Russell Moore.
Independence Day and the Empty Tomb
A few years ago, I stood at the grave of Thomas Jefferson, and wondered. I was in Charlottesville to speak at the university Mr. Jefferson founded, and made my way up to his homeplace, Monticello. Standing at his grave, I was... Read More The post Independence Day and the Empty Tomb appeared first on Russell Moore.
What Should You Say at an Unbeliever’s Funeral?
In this episode of Signposts, I talk about what to say at the funeral of an unbeliever. You can find the full transcript and links to subscribe below. What Should You Say at an Unbeliever’s Funeral? — Transcript The... Read More The post What Should You Say at an Unbeliever’s Funeral? appeared first on Russell Moore.
Does Jeremiah 29:11 Apply to You?
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” These words are the John 3:16 of American cultural Christianity. Watch how often... Read More The post Does Jeremiah 29:11 Apply to You? appeared first on Russell Moore.
Why Trinity Lutheran Matters
The Supreme Court just handed down a decision in the case of Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia v. Comer, Director, Missouri Department of Natural Resources. In a 7-2 decision, the Court ruled that the state cannot restrict a program of... Read More The post Why Trinity Lutheran Matters appeared first on Russell Moore.
Signposts: Why is church attendance declining? A conversation with Skye Jethani
In this episode of Signposts, I sat down with Skye Jethani to talk about why church attendance is declining. From a conversation that began on Twitter, we explore changes in culture, supply and demand, and the state of the local church.... Read More The post Signposts: Why is church attendance declining? A conversation with Skye Jethani appeared first on Rus […]
Signposts: Senator Ben Sasse and Russell Moore talk about how perpetual adolescence hurts the church
In this episode of Signposts I sit down with Senator Ben Sasse of Nebraska. We talk how perpetual adolescence hurts the church and about his new book, The Vanishing American Adult: Our Coming-of-Age Crisis–and How to Rebuild a Culture of Self-Reliance. Listen... Read More The post Signposts: Senator Ben Sasse and Russell Moore talk about how perpetual adoles […]
Wonder Woman and the Gender Wars
This week marks the release of the latest DC superhero, Wonder Woman—and with the film comes a hubbub of conversation about what it means to be male and female in this supposedly post-gender society. Some are outraged that some theaters... Read More The post Wonder Woman and the Gender Wars appeared first on Russell Moore.
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Signposts: Should You Make Your Children Go to Church?
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Have You Transferred Yet?
Have you transferred across to the new Unashamed Workman blog? We are no longer posting here, but across at www.unashamedworkman.org. The site is for pastors and all those who want to listen well to the Word of God. We have a new team of contributors writing fresh articles every week. We have Workman’s Toolbox entries […]
Ouch!
Great article at the new Unashamed Workman website: “This might sting.” “The sermon became our baby and we made it through the delivery! And now someone is about to tell us that our baby is ugly, or that our baby did something wrong. ” (Tim Bridges)
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Unashamed Workman Has Moved
Unashamed Workman has moved and relaunched. Find the new website here and update your Google Readers to www.unashamedworkman.org The first new post: “So What’s New?” The first new article: “God’s Word, My Voice.”
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Unashamed Workman Relaunch
I wanted to announce that after a six month hiatus, Unashamed Workman will soon be relaunching. The emphasis on preaching will certainly continue. But we will be moving to a multiple author format on a brand new website. This should enhance the blog in terms of the frequency, quality and breadth of content. Stay tuned. Keep preaching.

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Westminster Seminary Counseling Course
For those who are asking, here's the syllabus for the course I'm teaching at Westminster Seminary (Philadelphia) this week. Read more ›
Reformed Caffeine
This morning I'm traveling to Westminster Seminary in Philadelphia to teach a Doctor of Ministry course on “Counseling and Christian Ministry.” Read more ›
Addiction Resources
I'm in the process of updating my resources pages for various subjects. These pages include book recommendations and the most helpful articles I've found on each subject. Here's the updated addictions page. Read more ›
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A Few Good Men
Mr. Goodness has gone. Mr. Guilt has gone. Mr. Boasting has gone. Who do we have left? Mr. Righteousness, Mr. Faith and Mr. Law. And then walks in our seventh man, Mr. Joy. Read more ›
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Smart Rules for Smartphones
In Counseling Parents about Smart Rules for Smartphones (And All Social Media), Garret Higbee discusses how he and his wife have navigated the digital jungle with their three kids (including two teens). Click through to read about his approach. Here are… Read more ›
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Biblical Counseling Resources
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Yesterday I received a letter from a reader asking about plagiarizing sermons, and the writer made it clear when the subject came up many in the room thought it was not only acceptable but there were no moral issues at work. The issue is not professional ethics or intellectual property. The issue, the reader said […]
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An Emergent Creation? (RJS)
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Why Did It Take So Long?
Why did it take so long for orthodox Trinitarians to recognize or at least call out the non-orthodox views of the complementarian Trinitarian theory of the Trinity? That is a question asked by Kevin Giles in The Rise and Fall of the Complementarian Doctrine of the Trinity. A conference at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in […]
Symbols Matter, Confederate Flags Matter
We must remember the worst of our history. That does not mean we have to idolize it in the town square.

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God and the Transgender Debate
Andrew Walker’s important new book has just released today. It is titled God and the Transgender Debate, and it is a must-read. That is in fact what I wrote in my endorsement for the publisher: The post-Christian West says that we are what we think we are, not what our bodies reveal us to be […]
Seminaries across the country are shutting down
Ian Lovett at The Wall Street Journal tells the story of what is happening to theological education in the mainlines. The schools are going the way of the dodo. Mainline Protestant seminaries are facing an existential crisis after a decade of mounting red ink. Enrollment has fallen by nearly 25% over the past decade, according […]
A time for moral clarity
Like you, I’ve been watching with dismay and disgust as events have unfolded in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend. There has been a naked display of racism and white supremacy. If ever there were a time for evangelical Christians to speak with biblical conviction and moral clarity, now is the time. In doing so, no […]
Albert Mohler comments on North Korea and Just War
On Friday’s episode of “The Briefing,” Albert Mohler offered comments on Just War theory and how it applies to the President’s authority to wage war against North Korea. Mohler argues, The comments made by Dr. Robert Jeffress have engendered a lot of conversation. But without just looking at those comments let’s look at the larger […]
Poll: Is it ever right to be angry at God?
We have good reason to be angry at God… — Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) August 12, 2017 Last Spring, I posted a tweet and a blog that turned out to be more controversial than I ever anticipated. In both postings, I made the case that it is always wrong to be angry at God. Many readers […]
The de facto “affirming” church
Wesley Hill has waded into the discussion about the proper deployment of the term “orthodoxy” when it comes to current controversies about sexuality. I won’t rehash the whole debate here. But to summarize, James K. A. Smith and Alan Jacobs have recently made the case that those who affirm homosexual relationships and same-sex marriage can […]
Are evangelicals becoming more open to gay marriage?
I wrote an article about seven years ago on what the bible teaches about homosexuality. That essay begins with a discussion of Brian McLaren’s then recent affirmation of committed homosexual relationships. It is strange to read that essay now and to consider in retrospect how quickly McLaren faded from evangelical view. At the time, the […]
N. T. Wright offers brief commentary on transgenderism
N. T. Wright penned a letter to the editor of The Times of London this morning expressing his thoughts about “gender-fluid” children. Responding to articles about gender identity confusion–and even trans-speciesism–in children, he writes: The confusion about gender identity is a modern, and now internet-fuelled, form of the ancient philosophy of Gnosticism. […]
Rosaria Butterfield weighs-in on 4 stages of evangelical affirmation of gay marriage
Earlier this week, I posted “Four stages of ‘evangelical’ affirmation of gay marriage,” which traces out a basic trajectory I have observed among those who jettison their biblical beliefs about marriage. Almost immediately, readers pointed out stages that I missed, and I thought of at least one on my own. Rosaria Butterfield wrote to me […]
Four stages of “evangelical” affirmation of gay marriage
There is much confusion among evangelicals about what the Bible teaches about sexuality and marriage. And yet, these are precisely the issues that are most contested in our day. As a result, many evangelicals are caving to social pressure to accept gay marriage. I have noticed a pretty consistent progression among those who eventually embrace […]

Jerry Lingle

As a Christian I have a deep faith, believing that God is Good ALL the time, and ALL the time, God is Good. My motto IS the "Golden Rule". Do unto others, as you would have them do to you. Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Psalms 23:6 "Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever." ~Blessings to all~

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