Monthly Archives: February 2010
Medina Gains in Polls, Financial Support Since Glenn Beck Attack
GOP gubernatorial candidate Debra Medina has gained ground in polls and among early voters, and has apparently increased her fund raising efforts in her bid to upset Governor Rick Perry and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson in the state GOP primary … Continue reading
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An Uncivil War in the Kingdom: Ken Starr Becomes President of Baylor University
It appears that Baylor University, in selecting Ken Starr as its next president, has taken a step that seems intended to please as few people as possible. Starr, the Dean of the law school at Pepperdine University in California, and … Continue reading
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Think Before You Act: A Lesson About Writing on the Ground With Your Finger
“This they said to test him, that they might have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground.” John 8:6, ESV Modern translations of the New Testament make a note, prior … Continue reading
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The Face a Christian Shows to the World
“Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Ephesians 5:1-2 There are a lot of … Continue reading
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Radio Pundits Attack Debra Medina
Today, I decided which candidate for Governor of Texas will get my vote in the primary. In what has been a very ugly primary race on the Republican side, Governor Perry and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson have been slinging mud … Continue reading
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No Condemnation: Set Free
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2 ESV On days … Continue reading
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Mayoral Election, Planned Parenthood Spark Boycott of Houston by Amarillo Pastor
“Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God … Continue reading
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Where is this found in Scripture?
http://www.wfaa.com/news/investigates/Prominent-Pastor-Linked-to-Luxury-83600192.html The New Testament writers, in outlining the responsibilities, authority and duties of a “pastor,” which they more commonly referred to as the “overseer” or the “Bishop,” probably never envisioned the kind of wealth that individuals could accumulate when they … Continue reading
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