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Started Feb 21, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
One of the toughest battles that Christians face in America is not over religious freedoms or life issues like abortion or euthanasia. It is the subtle and relentless seduction of our hearts and…Continue
Is American Patriotism becoming Idolatry?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael E Dutton Jul 7, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I just want to throw this into the mix to see what people think. A friend of mine went to a church on July 4th last year, and during that service, the closest thing to a worship song was "God Bless…Continue
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Robin Blomdahl left a comment for Mark Turney"please pray for my family, we are going through something only God can change, thank you for your help me this time of need "
Michael E Dutton replied to Mark Turney's discussion 'Is American Patriotism becoming Idolatry?'"Yes. OK this may be painful, but Any THING or idea can become an idol or a religion... Anything that comes before God. Sports, Football, Entertainment, even Churchianity. Church Programs, the building, even things that point us toward God... Angels,…"
Jason Claus replied to Mark Turney's discussion 'Is American Patriotism becoming Idolatry?'"ok thanks :)"
Mark Turney posted a discussionCulture of Entertainment
One of the toughest battles that Christians face in America is not over religious freedoms or life issues like abortion or euthanasia. It is the subtle and relentless seduction of our hearts and minds by a culture of entertainment. We are addicted to being amused! Hollywood injects us with a narcotic of escapism, lulling us into complacency and sloth. Too often, our solution is Christian entertainment, instead of seeking to produce fruit in our lives. Thursday night, Kalan Miller, a teenager…See More
Mark Turney replied to Mark Turney's discussion 'Is American Patriotism becoming Idolatry?'"Which sentence? "Why or why not?" or "There isn't anything in the Bible that supports government with consent of the governed."?
"Why or why not?" is a request to explain your reasoning, whichever answer you give.…"
Jason Claus replied to Mark Turney's discussion 'Is American Patriotism becoming Idolatry?'"Can you explain what you mean by the last sentence?"
Jason A replied to Mark Turney's discussion 'Is American Patriotism becoming Idolatry?'"I think the idea of patriotism has changed. It is no longer about being loyal, but about being obedient, and there is a big difference. We are told that if we disagree with the government we are being unpatriotic. It has almost become a religion…"
Mark Turney posted a discussionIs American Patriotism becoming Idolatry?
I just want to throw this into the mix to see what people think. A friend of mine went to a church on July 4th last year, and during that service, the closest thing to a worship song was "God Bless America." They spent most of the time honoring those serving in the military. There was apparently an intense pro-Iraq war sentiment that surprised my friend; he thought it was inappropriate coming from a pulpit, even though he supports the war. I myself have noticed that American Christians seem…See More
Mark Turney posted a blog postTHE HOLY LIFE: EARTH WIND AND FIRE
THE HOLY LIFE: EARTH, WIND, AND FIREWhat does it mean to live a holy life? Is it being all clean-cut and brushing three times daily, while cutting down in in-between meal snacks? What does holy mean? Literally, it means set apart. Separated. The concept of a holy God is that God is separate. Who is like unto God? God is separate from all other gods; He is separate from the world, from the earth. Other religions have a pantheistic idea that God is of the earth, or even of heaven, but the God of…See More
Mark Turney replied to Jessica L Scott's discussion 'I Found this article and it has shaken my faith. Please Read It. I need some solid answers!!'"I'm going to admit that I didn't read the entire article. I'm hearing the same sorts of arguments a whole lot these days. They say, "Christianity this, Christianity that." I follow a person, Jesus, not a religion. Being a…"
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- I am a recently ordained, recently unemployed songwriter/musician who teaches at a small church and is working on his first book. I'm deleriously happily married [of course we have many struggles, neh?] and have two dogs and three cats.
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- I grew up in the church and was a pitiful, self-righteous Bible-thumper who was subsequently converted from "Christianity" to a relationship with Jesus. I am a recovering pornography addict. It has been a long, long road. We are all in need of grace, from me to you to Billy Graham to the Pope.
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- Music: world music, 20's and 30's era jazz, anything creative and original... Movies that make you think, not movies that act like dope to your brain with explosions and CGI, though I am a fan of scary stuff...TV: if Firefly hadn't been cancelled, I'd watch that; otherwise, why?
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- "In an age of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act."
"It's a world gone mad, with a few left sane who the rest think are crazy." Dr. Stan Monteith
"Your failure to be informed doesn't make me a wacko." John Loeffler
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THE HOLY LIFE: EARTH WIND AND FIRE
Posted on February 11, 2010 at 8:45pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
THE HOLY LIFE: EARTH, WIND, AND FIRE
What does it mean to live a holy life? Is it being all clean-cut and brushing three times daily,…
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- At 8:06am on February 7, 2012, Robin Blomdahl said…
to all brothers and sisters in christ please pray for my family, the devil is really fighting us .we need prayer
- At 9:20am on January 29, 2012, Robin Blomdahl said…
please pray for my family, we are going through something only God can change, thank you for your help me this time of need
- At 10:10am on January 20, 2012, Robin Blomdahl said…
- At 9:42am on December 21, 2010, Robin Blomdahl said…
- At 6:21am on October 7, 2010, Robin Blomdahl said…
- I hope everyone has had a good week I have been so busy, this year is going by so fast, hope you have a great day in the lord..
- At 12:38pm on September 16, 2010, Robin Blomdahl said…
- At 3:06pm on April 22, 2010,
pastor_rick@libaw.com said… - Hi mark...my name is wanda and i live in Georgia....my son is in jail and going to be sent to noble co. In.....i am looking for someone to visit him....he is a christian a drumer at our church...........he is in jail for back child support that should have been droped because he and his xwife had remarried..but now divorce..he has never lived in In. but his xwife did.....it is really a big mass....i am praying for a miracle.....wanda
- At 7:02am on February 21, 2010, Robin Blomdahl said…
- At 12:18am on February 13, 2010,
PROPHETESS CAROL said…
- At 10:59pm on February 11, 2010,
Norma said… 
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