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Introduction: At a funeral in Lubbock, Texas I was conversing, pre-funeral, with one of the attendees. "I used to go to that church," he said. "But I quit going. Too many hypocrites there." He swept the church away from his life with the judgment that everyone associated with it was living a deliberate…

Introduction: Rob Bell recently released a book which has created a storm of controversy pertaining to hell and the outcome of people we call "lost." Called "Love Wins," Bell has been accused of being a universalist and of not believing in "hell." Bell says that he only wants to take a fresh look at…

Introduction: Suffering is a faith deal-breaker for many people. Comments at times of suffering are varied. I don't believe a good, loving God would causeallow people to suffer. Why did God take my loved one? Faith gave me no comfort during the time of my suffering. I was better off without it. How we…

Introduction: Not everyone believes that the Bible is inspired and authoratative. Among the many contrary views concerning the inspiration of the Bible are these: The Gospels were produced generations later by people who arranged the content to support the policies and beliefs of the communities of which…

Introduction We used to live in Kentucky. In our town was a church that believed you must observe the Lord’s Supper with wine, not grape juice, since that is what Jesus used. As I recall, they also met in an upper room. Ridiculous, you probably say. Why would that matter? What possible good is served…