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Debates, Factions and the Gospel

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Corey Sharpe

John 7:43 (NIV): Thus the people were divided because of Jesus. I am very interested in politics, and I enjoy political discussions. Sometimes good faith disagreements exist, but I do step on the occasional land mine. Political allegiances are rooted … Continue reading →

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Our’s and God’s Suffering on Good Friday

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Corey Sharpe

Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted (Isaiah 53:4). Good Friday is good, but it isn’t pretty, Jesus, who was innocent of any crime, was … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday and a Disappointing God

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Corey Sharpe

“Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Matt. 21:9). Jesus did something strange on Palm Sunday.  He rode a donkey into a city that kills prophets and executes trouble makers. … Continue reading →

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Destructive Fear and Anger

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Corey Sharpe

“In this world you will have trouble…” John 16:33 These are emotions we experience when we witness a violent event. In far too many places in the world, violence is a constant threat and a daily occurrence. Yesterday, it was … Continue reading →

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Can We Trust Politicians?

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Corey Sharpe

Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save.  When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing. Blessed are those whose help is the God of … Continue reading →

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Keyboard or Christ-Centered Courage?

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Corey Sharpe

Social media and the internet have given us a newfound courage: keyboard courage. It’s the kind of courage it takes to write a strongly worded social-media post that invites debate and incites emotion. We can say things through our tablets … Continue reading →

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Online Arsony

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Corey Sharpe

The tongue has the power of life and death…Proverbs 18:21 Firefighters are describing conditions out west as a hectic situation on a scale they have not seen before. People are losing their lives, homes and businesses to forest fires. Our … Continue reading →

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Does God Go to Church?

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Corey Sharpe

“My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?” – Psalm 22:1, Matthew 27:46 Whenever people gather (in person or online) in Jesus’ name, God is present among them. But in the Bible God reveals his power and glory in … Continue reading →

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Can We Trust Our Anger?

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Corey Sharpe

Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry…Ephesians 4:26 Anger is an overwhelming part of our cultural, political, and personal rhetoric. Should we be concerned, or is anger an appropriate response to injustices? God demonstrates the … Continue reading →

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Will Things Ever Return to Normal?

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Corey Sharpe

How can we sing the songs of the LORD while in a foreign land? – Psalm 137:4 If we consider how God worked in biblical history,  probably not. Psalm 137 was written during the Babylonian exile. Jerusalem has been destroyed. … Continue reading →

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