Category Archives: Christianity

Why Everything you think you know about Islam might be wrong…

Posted on September 14, 2012 by matthewstevens

In the wake of the embassy attacks, phrases like “terrorists”, “Muslims”, “Followers of Islam” are once again being used to clump all Arabs and Muslims together, which kicks us off- 1. All Arabs are not Muslims, and all Muslims are … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 31, 2012 by matthewstevens

Great thoughts from a local pastor!! Proud to serve a small church.

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Posted on August 13, 2012 by matthewstevens

Originally posted on For Christ and Culture:
*Posted by Kirk Spencer “I am a worm and not a man.” Psalm 22:6 When I was in prison, I met some bad people who had done bad things; as a matter of…

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My Bible and my Switchblade

Posted on August 7, 2012 by matthewstevens

Yesterday, as I dressed and prepared for my day, I went through a pretty standard process of determining how what I wore and carried would assist any situations I would encounter during our family trip to Louisville for a Dr. … Continue reading →

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Church Who refused Black wedding…apologizes

Posted on August 6, 2012 by matthewstevens

Link I for one am very excited to see this release.  It was discussed on other sites that the church “body” was unaware of the actions of a few racist members to move the wedding. Even if this is the … Continue reading →

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Who is like the beast, and who can fight against it?

Posted on July 26, 2012 by matthewstevens

Like it or not, sports is the public deity of choice to worship for Americans.  Frankly, few could argue that there is not more emotion, financial investment, declaration of loyalty, and willingness to endure non-ideal weather and seating conditions for … Continue reading →

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He won’t send you to a hut in Africa, trust me-Jesus won’t ruin your life…

Posted on July 18, 2012 by matthewstevens

That was the phrase I heard as I listened to a preacher a few weeks ago.  Ironically, it was also the day before my sister, Kayla, left for South Sudan-Africa.  So it really stuck with me, did Jesus ruin her … Continue reading →

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The fat is the Lord’s, but He doesn’t want it.

Posted on June 7, 2012 by matthewstevens

“…All fat is the LORD’s.” Lev 3:16 A recent Fox News article highlights that obesity is an epidemic in American churches. Moreover, that Baptist lead religious groups with at a rate of 30% obesity. And we Baptist are notorious for … Continue reading →

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Porn is bad for you and good for me…a Grey area.

Posted on June 1, 2012 by matthewstevens

Or at least that seems to be the logical ends to “50 Shades of Grey”. 50 Shades of Grey is the latest soccer mom sexual thriller.  So is erotic literature healthy for Christians? My question is,  “Is extramarital erotica healthy … Continue reading →

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Some pictures…

Posted on May 30, 2012 by matthewstevens

Originally posted on "The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and their expanse is declaring the work of his hands." Psalm 19:1:
Psalm 139:14-16 “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.…

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