Category Archives: persecuted church

Genocide in Iraq

The word genocide should never be used lightly. But it must be used when it accurately describes what is going on in a region—like the genocide against Christians and other religious minorities in Northern Iraq. I am sensitive to this … Continue reading

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Thoughts for the Week

Below are 5 new episodes of the TAKE 5 series, which airs weekdays on WTLN 950 AM Radio at 6:55 am & 5:55 pm. For more information visit rts.edu/takefive.

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Worldview Clash and the Repeal of DOMA Series

Below are 5 new episodes of the TAKE 5 series, which airs weekdays on WTLN 950 AM Radio at 6:55 am & 5:55 pm. For more information visit rts.edu/takefive.

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“ENEMIES OF THE HUMAN RACE” – WHEN WESTERN CIVILIZATION GOES BACKWARDS

In the recent Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage reversing the Defense of Marriage Act, dissenting judge Antonin Scalia offered the longest opinion as to why this was a misguided and ominous ruling. Some on the left have tried to … Continue reading

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Theological Clarity in the Wake of the Boston Bombings – New TAKE5 Series.

This new series that aired this past week is meant to bring theological clarity and insight from a Biblical perspective on the reality of evil in this world, what God has to say about it, and the solution he offers. … Continue reading

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2013 The Year Ahead – Triskaidekaphobia and Gospel Hope in the New Year

Triskaidekaphobia?  It means the fear of 13.  This being the year 2013, it’s an issue. It’s not just the Romans and the Vikings who were spooked by 13.   Many people will not live in a house with the number 13, … Continue reading

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The Dark Side of Christmas 2012: No Holiday for the Persecuted Church

The headline from The Telegraph was ominous, appearing just days before Christmas–“Christianity Close to Extinction in the Middle East.”  It told a story of Christianity being wiped out of the “biblical heartlands.”  It made three key points that Western Christians … Continue reading

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