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The parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32) is one with which many people are familiar. This is the first of a 3-part series looking at the various mindsets of the son as the parable progresses. As we begin reading this parable, we learn of a man who had two sons. His younger son demands…
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In Luke 15, we find the “lost” parables. No, we didn’t misplace them and suddenly discover them. No, it’s not the working title of the next Indiana Jones movie. We’re talking about those parables that identify how God responds to people who are lost to Him. To set the stage, we see in Luke 15:1…
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When we think about what “living for God in the every day” looks like, I think we have to start with where is our focus? What kinds of things are occupying our thoughts and our time? What provides orientation and direction in our lives? B.J. Sipe is a young gospel preacher in Danville, KY. When…
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As I mentioned in a post a few weeks ago, I’m co-teaching a class on the Gospel of Luke for the congregation my wife and I are a part of. Last week, one of my co-teachers made a comment that really bears repeating… We were in Luke 16, talking about the parable of the rich…
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During undergrad, I took a Communication in Cultures class. One day the professor was talking about the traditional metaphor of the United States being a melting pot of different people and different cultures all coming together as one and how she didn’t like that analogy, preferring the concept of a stew pot. “Why a stew…
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When we think about what “living for God in the every day” looks like, I think we have to start with where is our focus? What kinds of things are occupying our thoughts and our time? What provides orientation and direction in our lives? B.J. Sipe is a young gospel preacher in Danville, KY. When…
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Knives are a really great universal tool. You can slice food. You can open boxes. You can cut rope. The sharp edge of the blade can be used to accomplish so many daily tasks and help out in a pinch for those “once in a blue moon moments.” Unavoidably, knives dull. They lose their effectiveness…
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The Clear & Present Faith Podcast trailer has launched! This episode provides a broad overview of the purpose and format of the podcast. We’re excited for the first official episode to go live in early March! For a list of the platforms where we’re live, visit The Podcast page on the website. We’re very excited…
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Paralysis by analysis – likely, we’ve all heard this phrase at some point. It denotes the idea that one is so busy researching alternatives and possibilities that real action never takes place. In reality, we’ve all probably fallen victim to this at some point if we are honest with ourselves (as I admitted in a…
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From sixth grade through my junior year of college, I played in the band. I’ve played in ensembles of all sizes, talent-level, and musical ability, but one thing has been consistent – the band was composed of many different instruments. Certainly, some instruments are better suited for some aspects of music than others. Listening to…