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How Backward Can a Church Get?

August 22, 2024 | Freddy Davis

In the 1970s, an openly gay man sought ordination in the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America (PCUSA). After a two year study by a task force, the church concluded that homosexuals should not be ordained in the ministry. That all changed in 2011 when the denomination ordained…

Was Jesus Pro-abortion?

August 15, 2024 | Freddy Davis

It is pretty obvious that the Bible does not advocate a pro-abortion position. In fact, quite the opposite. It is for that reason that the vast majority of anti-abortion advocates are Christians. But there are some groups of people that self-identify as Christians who are actually pro-abortion, and promote their…

Guard Your Morality

August 8, 2024 | Freddy Davis

I’ve never particularly been a fan of the TV show Dancing with the Stars, but I have seen bits and pieces once in a while and do admire the dancers who are able to demonstrate a high level of skill and talent. On the show, a celebrity amateur is…

A Biblical Focus On Prayer – Part 3: A Prayer of Humble Submission – Tal Davis

August 5, 2024 | Freddy Davis

“I’m humble and proud of it!” Ever heard someone say that? Probably not, but you may have met people who seem to have that attitude. Pride is a two edged sword. On the one hand, we tell our children how proud we are of them when they do something extraordinary.…

It Doesn’t Get Weirder than That

August 1, 2024 | Freddy Davis

Freddy Davis discusses the situation that exists where self-identified Christians don’t hold biblical beliefs.

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Two Views of Morality

August 1, 2024 | Freddy Davis

John Mac Ghlionn has a doctorate in psychosocial studies, and works as both a researcher and essayist. He specifically writes articles about social issues, technology, and the impact of media manipulations. Recently he wrote an editorial piece for Newsweek, and it looks like he really stepped in it this time.…

A Biblical Focus On Prayer – Part 2 – Tal Davis

July 28, 2024 | Freddy Davis

When I was a new Christian, I naturally did not know how to pray very well. I thought effective prayers had to be said with lofty words and following a complex formula. However, early on, someone introduced me to a simple and easy to remember outline for praying based on…

Dealing with a Piman Head

July 25, 2024 | Freddy Davis

In the Japanese language, a piman is a bell pepper. The expression “piman no atama” (bell pepper head) is sometimes used to refer to someone who is empty headed (since the inside of a bell pepper is empty). On occasion, I come across people on social media who…

Origins: Natural or Supernatural?

July 25, 2024 | Freddy Davis

Don’t you just love origin stories? Here are some that have recently been in the news. Scientists Find Origin-of-Life Molecule in Space for First Time
It seems that a molecule common to Earth, and usually associated with life, has been detected in the depths of space. The Astrophysical Journal has…

A Biblical Focus On Prayer – Part 1: The Object of Our Prayer – Tal Davis

July 20, 2024 | Freddy Davis

The friendly barber was intently cutting my hair. As he clipped and combed we talked casually about the weather and sports. Then he asked what I did for a living. I told him I was pastor of a church in the community. “Oh…” he said, a bit sheepishly. I think…

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