Dan Delzell
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Living Together Is 'Friends With Benefits' on Steroids
“You can use my body for your sexual gratification if you let me do the same thing with your body.” When that is done between friends today, it has come to be known as “friends with benefits.” No emotional connection. No commitment to one another. Just sex.
7 Things a SBC Name Change Won't Do
As the Southern Baptist Convention prepares to discuss a possible name change, there are many factors to be considered. There will be some excellent reasons given showing why a name change makes good sense. There will be equally excellent reasons presented showing why a name change is not a smart move. This calls for the wisdom of Solomon.
Memo to Roger Federer: Novak Simply 'Joked'
The match between Djokovic and Federer in New York was quite a spectacle, but it was nothing compared to Christ’s victory over sin and death and Satan.
Biblical Christianity Is Not a One-Night Stand
The life of a Jesus follower is very similar to a successful marriage. It begins with the joining together of two who desire to live together forever. It continues to persevere through both the easy times and the rough times. It is a relationship based on love, trust, commitment and friendship. It is far more than a one-time decision. That will only get a man and woman through the honeymoon or a "new Christian" through a few Sunday services. When the rubber hits the road and the challenges come
The Threat of Punishment as a Deterrent
Parents use it constantly. So do teachers, as well as police officers. The threat of punishment is used everyday all over the world to try to deter people from taking the wrong course of action. It is no wonder almost everyone uses it.
The Twin Towers That Touched Us All
This weekend marks 10 years since the historic events of 9/11. The courage of the first responders and the bravery of the heroes on Flight 93 are the epitome of what it means to be willing to lay down your life for others. Those amazing stories of sacrifice are still not enough to make sense out of that terrible attack or the consequences of it.
Why 'Saved' and 'Born Again' Must be Preserved
Pastor Tim Stevens from Indiana told The Christian Post that he is bothered by words in the Bible like “saved” and “born again.” He thinks these words get in the way of us reaching unbelievers in our world today.
Can I Get a Witness?
There is a tradition among some African-American congregations for a speaker to seek affirmations when sharing a personal testimony or spiritual insight. As a way of inviting others to clap or shout “Amen,” the speaker will ask the question, “Can I get a witness?”
Are Multitudes of People Ineligible for Redemption?
Did Jesus really die on the cross for everyone? Can ANYONE come to Christ for redemption through His blood and receive His free gift of eternal life?
An Open Letter to Rob Bell and Richard Mouw
Rather than flirting around the issue of who might or might not go to heaven or hell, just come out guys and tell people how they can be born-again