by Kevin Burton One of the few Steely Dan tunes I don’t really like took on more juice recently when I read that the song is an attack on John Lennon’s “Imagine.” I had no idea the song “Only A Fool Would Say That,” from the 1972 album “Can’t Buy A Thrill” casts Lennon as …
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A Difference Between Grumbling, Complaining
by Kevin Burton There is a right way and a wrong way to bring our concerns to God, according to a Christian social worker. Laura Kuehn, LCSW, writing on the website cornerstonesforparents.com, points to the book of Joel in drawing a distinction between grumbling and complaining. This is a passage from Joel …
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God Spared Not Jesus, How Will You Fare?
by Kevin Burton Last Sunday was Easter, a glorious day for Christians, a celebration of Jesus’ rising from the dead and sealing of salvation for those who trust in Him. It should be by far the biggest day on the Christian calendar. It isn’t and never will be because the big American marketing …
Giving The Gifts Of Love And Devotion
by Kevin Burton The best jokes around our house don’t start with “knock knock” or “a guy walks into a bar.” They start with “what do you want for..” On our calendar we have spaced birthdays, Christmas, and our anniversary so that at all times there is some kind of gifting occasion on …
Our Hope Depends On A Risen Savior
by Dane Massey (Dane Massey is the former Pastor of Mulvane Christian Church. He is now in ministry in Houston, Texas.) The Grave Is Empty! Christ has risen! What does it mean? The greatest event in human history and the apex of God’s redemptive work! The Truth that has been derided, assailed, …
Jesus Chose Our Salvation Over His Reputation
by Dane Massey (Dane Massey is the former Pastor of Mulvane Christian Church. He is now in ministry in Houston, Texas.) Spent this week thinking on Philippians 2:7 and Jesus’ approach to reputation: “But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made …
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Do The Math, Trust God In Troubled Times
by Kevin Burton A Little theological math today on Page 7. It’s faith and fun with fractions actually. One of my Sunday School teachers liked to put the fraction one over infinity on the chalkboard to illustrate where the bulk of our focus should be going. The denominator infinity of course illustrates …
Church Attendance Declining In United States
by Kevin Burton Church attendance is down, way down, in the USA, reports the British newspaper The Guardian, citing two main reasons. The worldwide Covid pandemic is the first, understandable reason. For a while there, few people were going anywhere. The second reason is more troubling: Americans are giving up on Christianity. …
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Consider God’s Vast Care, And Stop Worrying
by Kevin Burton My wife Jeannette is a worrier. As I say it, she is “first string, all-conference.” I’ve spent some time chuckling over that. I have spent less time considering how many votes I might get if the all-worrier team was really a thing. Could I merit an honorable mention? I’ve …
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Holiness Means Like-Minded With Christ
by Dane Massey (Dane Massey is the former Pastor of Mulvane Christian Church. He is now in ministry in Houston, Texas.) To pursue holiness, focus on the mind of Christ. As Paul writes: “That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; …
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