Category: Feature Stories
We value worship
by David Bode A man once asked his pastor, “What are we going to do in heaven for all eternity?” The pastor explained that in heaven we join the angels worshipping God and praising Him forever. The man was not sure he liked the sound…
No toy weapons against real foes
by Peggy Pedersen This week while I watched news coverage of fighting in Libya, a reporter discovered one of the combatants had only a plastic toy gun. At one point the man even risked death—braving live ammunition—trying to recover his “weapon.” How often in life’s…
We value grace
by David Bode In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus calls His disciples to set their eyes on things above rather than things below: “Do not lay up for yourselves treasure on earth,” He cautions, “but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven” (Matthew 6:19,20…
Stuttering kings and imperfect pastors
Reflections on The King’s Speech and the Office of the Preacher by Mathew Block Widely hailed by critics as one of the best films of 2010, and nominated for twelve Academy Awards, The King’s Speech offers Christians much more than an evening’s entertainment according to…
Excuse me. Your bias is showing!
The scientific world received some shocking news last year. Researchers Jere Jenkins and Ephraim Fischbach of Purdue University, and Peter Sturrock of Stanford published an article that seems to challenge the “clock” used to approximate the age of archaeological objects. If this study is accurate,…
Ethiopian church is “not ashamed of the Gospel” says LCC pastor
Following three days of discussion, worship and fellowship the Ethiopian Evangelical Mekane Yesus Church’s (EEMYC) International Theological and Mission Conference in Addis Ababa concluded with a closing service marked by singing, preaching, prayer and the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. Organizers asked the pastors…
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