An article by Ryan Pratt. One man was a murderer. Another a man of peace. The one persecuted those who were different. The other man sought to convert them. Both men were equally necessary in God’s plan. Saul, still threatening …
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The Great Encourager
Ross Haffner
Posted in Bible, Christian Living, Church, Doctrine, Faith, General, God, Grace, Love
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Trusting Timothy and Crocodiles
Ross Haffner
Posted in Bible, Christian Living, Church, Doctrine, Faith, General, God, Philippians
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According to BBC news some in Indonesia have considered using crocodiles to replace prison guards. The country’s anti-drug czar Budi Waseso told local reporters that he wants to house death row drug convicts on a croc-filled island because, “You can’t …
The Dangers of Technology
Ross Haffner
Posted in Bible, Christian Living, Church, General, God, Reverence, Worship
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Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, Mary Shelley, Isaac Asimov, Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, and Christopher Nolan. All of these have thrilled and fascinated millions with the dangerous idea: What if technology takes another leap forward to the point that it has …
When is it Right to Lie?
Ross Haffner
Posted in Bible, Children, Christian Living, Doctrine, Faith, False Doctrines, General, God
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Election time is upon us. Campaign ads flood our radios, TVs, and Facebook accounts attempting to sway voters toward a candidate or at least away from the opponent. Analysts will quickly find many of these ads to be full of …
Strengthening the Local Church Through Love
If you look at social media sites you may find that many of your friends share information that seems too private or personal. We all need love but sometimes we ask for it in unhealthy ways and from the wrong …
The Way of the Lord
Ross Haffner
Posted in Bible, Children, Faith, General, God, Love, Old Testament, Reverence
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The children of Israel found themselves at the doorstep of Canaan as a young nation established by Jehovah God. But Moses, their leader who saved them out of the hands of Pharaoh, would not be allowed to go with them. …
The Church is Not a Business
Ross Haffner
Posted in Church, Doctrine, Elders, Evangelism, Faith, False Doctrines, General, God, Service, Worship
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A lot of churches are classified as non-profit businesses for tax purposes but we know the truth. The church is not a business in the way we use the word today. Christ’s bride is not in the entertainment business, the …
The Worst Day I Ever Had Was Still Really Good
Ross Haffner
Posted in Bible, Christian Living, Church, Faith, General, God, Grace, Love, Peace, Repentance, Salvation
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How was your day? We have asked and answered that question a lot through the years. Young ones might smile a goofy grin and run away like it’s a game when you ask them. Teenagers will exhaust their vocabulary of …
What I’ve Seen
Ross Haffner
Posted in Bible, Christian Evidences, Christian Living, Church, Doctrine, Faith, False Doctrines, General, God, Hermeneutics, Repentance
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I have had great opportunities to travel in my life. My family took a lot of road trips growing up and as a result I’ve been to 21 of our country’s 50 great states. I’ve spent time in New Zealand and …