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[Guest post from my friend Charles Powell, founder of Mercy Movement and coauthor of Not in My Town.] In your town you might have spas or massage parlors that promise hours like 10 a. m. to 2 a. m.  Or they advertise the women that work there using their body measurements.  Or they tout their…

[For those who missed it… Please read and share. Thanks!] On May 19, 2000, I spent what would be my final day with Dad. We shared a burger, took a walk through the yard, passed by the creekside, and talked about old times. Unprompted, my dad also shared he was ready for heaven. I downplayed…

On May 19, 2000, I spent what would be my final day with Dad. We shared a burger, took a walk through the yard, passed by the creekside, and talked about old times. Unprompted, my dad also shared he was ready for heaven. I downplayed his talk at the time (He was only 49), not…

Yesterday in Phoenix, AZ, Southern Baptist Convention President Bryant Wright met with members from a coalition of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender groups seeking an official apology from the denomination regarding the treatment of of the LGBT community. While no official statement took place as a result, the meeting addresses the important question, “Should Baptists…

After Easter, I posted on the arrests of several Chinese Christians from Shouwang Church who were detained for publicly meeting for worship on Easter Sunday. At that time, I posted a petition at Change.org to raise awareness and to ask our nation’s leaders to stand against this human rights violation regarding religious freedom. Since then,…

According to Change.org writer Amanda Kloer: Recently, San Diego native Tim Rosner launched a campaign on Change.org asking Wyndham Hotels to prevent child sex trafficking at their properties, after a sex trafficking ring selling girls as young as 14 was discovered in a Wyndham hotel in California. Now, another sex trafficking ring has been busted…

In the process of encouraging people to live out their faith in everyday life, I often find myself inspired by others in the process. One notable example comes from my friends in the band Union Avenue. This crew of college students has repeatedly used their musical talents to help those in a variety of situations…

Chris Matthews spouted his thoughts regarding Christians in his June 9th response to Weiner’s recent actions. For those who missed it, here is the transcript excerpt: I want you to pick this up, Ben. This is, to me, the stakes here. If he stays, they never get the leadership back. They never get the Speakership…

If you truly love someone today, tell them. Say the words. I. Love. You. The other person might already know it, but they need to hear it. You never know if it will be your last time to tell them or not. Make the most of the moment. Say “I love you.” “And now these…

One of the hardest things a person ever has to say is “I’m sorry.” It’s also one of the most important things we can ever do. If you’ve wronged someone and have yet to apologize, stop what you’re doing and do so now. The best part is that it will not only help the other…
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