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Who Told You Which Books Belong In The Bible?
Quite a few years ago I was at a party when the conversation turned to religion, I forget how, but it was about a certain teaching that dealt with the deuterocanonical books. It always turns religious with me, haha. Someone asked what I believed, and after I answered, a lutheran buddy jumped in with confidence… Read more
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What was Finished on the Cross?
Every Easter I am recalled back to a conversation I had with a friend about this exact topic. I asked her what Jesus Christ meant when He said, “It is finished” (John 19:30). Without hesitation, she said, “His salvific work is complete.” That’s the answer most people give. It sounds right. It feels complete. But… Read more
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The True Goal
There is always a goal in front of us, and for most of our lives we assume that the problem is choosing the right one rather than questioning the entire pattern of choosing itself. Only with time do we begin to see that each stage we once treated as ultimate eventually shrinks in our rearview… Read more
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When Fear Masquerades as Conviction
I did not grow up Christian. I was raised in a Buddhist home shaped by immigration, memory, and obligation rather than by formal religious institutions. In America, our practice looked nothing like the tradition my mother had known in Vietnam. There was no temple nearby, no monks, no communal rhythm of worship. What remained was… Read more
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What the Crowd Couldn’t Accept
From a Facebook Question to the Heart of the Church I recently came across a Facebook post from someone preparing to move to Sioux Falls. They were searching for a church that teaches the Bible well and is active in the community. It was an honest question, and the responses came quickly—recommendations for churches known… Read more
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A Letter to the Modern Day Protestant Churches
As a modern-day Catholic, I observe with a heavy heart the diverse landscape of contemporary Christianity. While the vibrant faith and dedication of many Protestant communities are commendable, there are significant deviations from the teachings and traditions that were established by Jesus Christ and His apostles. This divergence has led to fragmentation and doctrinal discrepancies… Read more
Disciples At The Ready 