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January 28, 2009

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January 26, 2009

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January 22, 2009

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January 21, 2009

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January 20, 2009

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January 20, 2009

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January 15, 2009

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January 13, 2009

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January 12, 2009

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January 08, 2009

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January 07, 2009

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January 07, 2009

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January 06, 2009

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Blurred Lines, Confusing Prayers

Early Saturday morning, the Islamic Center of Victoria was destroyed by fire. Talk of the center's destruction spread quickly through the Crossroads and it eventually hit national and international news. As we were getting ready for church on Sunday, our feeds were full of posts regarding the fire and Good Morning America reported on it so we knew that we would need to talk with our kids. We wanted to prepare them for conversations that they may have or overhear at church. Kristi and I talked with the kids for about 5 minutes or so. The big idea of the talk was simple: when it comes to those who practice Islam, they aren't our enemies, but they also aren't our spiritual friends. They aren't our enemies. Because they aren't our enemies, we don't wish for bad things to happen to them. Because they aren't our enemies, we will be build relationships that are considerate, respectful and loving. Because they aren't our ...

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4 Ways to Test the Teaching

On Sunday, I challenged the church to always test the teaching that they are receiving. Start with what you hear with me. Test it. Then, go to your small group. Test it. Test what you are listening to on podcasts. Test what you are sharing on Facebook. Test what you are reading. Test all of it. Centuries ago, Paul told Timothy why we should be testing our teaching today: 3 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. 5 But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. 2 Timothy 4:3-5 So, what do you test to see if the teaching is sound or if it is only tickling itching ears? Am I being taught about sin and salvation even as a believer? Do they teach ...

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