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Shane Idleman
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Shane Idleman is the founder and lead pastor of Westside Christian Fellowship in Lancaster, California, just North of Los Angeles. Shane's sermons, articles, books, and radio program can all be found at shaneidleman.com or wcfav.org. He is the author of Feasting & Fasting, If My People, Desperate for More of God, and Help! I'm Addicted. Follow him on Facebook at: facebook.com/confusedchurch. You can also follow Pastor Shane on the new free speech platform Parler https://parler.com/profile/ShaneIdleman/posts.
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America: Then vs. Now. It's Almost Unbelievable.
Newsweek magazine, on December 27, 1982, in an article entitled, How the Bible Made America, made this revealing statement, "historians are discovering that the Bible, perhaps even more than the Constitution, is our Founding document."
Why Walk Willingly Into the Enemy's Camp?
Why would we willingly walk into the enemy's camp? Why would we feed wrong desires and thoughts?
5 Reasons Younger Christians and Pastors Avoid Politics
God established the concept of government, why would He not desire godly leadership? The top five comments I've heard that prevent involvement are:
Which Do You Need More, Counseling or Repentance?
In Russell Moore's compelling book, Tempted & Tried, a chapter entitled, Why You're on the Verge of Wrecking Your Life (Especially If You Don't Know It), caught my attention. Moore writes quoting a scientist who studied cattle behavior, "A slaughterhouse, in order to keep the cattle relaxed, should remove anything from the sight of the animals that isn't completely familiar.
Joel Osteen: Preach God's Truth; Don't Avoid Sin, Repentance
Pastor Joel Osteen has been very clear many times that he doesn't talk about hell, sin, or damnation, or anything that is hard to hear.
This Easter, Don't Forget About the Power of the Cross
"May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world" (Galatians 6:14).
How to Overcome the Pain of Regret
Many of us can look back on our lives and regret the damage done through bad choices. For most, we didn't see it coming.
Should I Stop Preaching From a Position of Fear?
A few years ago, I had a conversation with a pastor who suggested that these articles are written from a position of fear.
5 Points to Consider Before Voting: From Max Lucado to Robert Jeffress
Christian leaders, from Robert Jeffress to Max Lucado, are divided on who to vote for. How can we honor God and preserve our values this election season? Here are five ways.
Christians Shouldn't Watch 'Deadpool' and That's Not Legalism
The unavoidable truth is that many are becoming desensitized to murder, molestation, violence, and lust. When the Holy Spirit no longer fills hearts and minds with a passion for purity and holiness, there is a general lack of conviction. Compromise in this area can be well illustrated through a story that I heard years ago.