The recent shootings in Newtown, CT and Aurora, CO, as well as other highly publicized murders using guns have brought the issue of firearm ownership front and center in the public square. There are many people and politicians that feel there is no place in civil society for firearms, though some will acknowledge the value [...]
In what some are calling a triumph of political correctness over common sense, the Pentagon has lifted its ban on women in combat and direct combat units. There are numerous arguments against this move: the differences between men and women in physical stamina; the risks of injury, emotional stress, sexual assault, pregnancy, and adultery; family [...]
This piece by Trevin Wax, appeared on the Gospel Coalition blog. I share it with you in conjunction with Sanctity of Life Sunday, January 20, 2013. Debate moderators and reporters love to ask pro-life candidates hard questions about abortion. Curiously, they don’t do the same for pro-choice candidates. Here are 10 questions you never hear a [...]
Given the size of our facility it’s amazing how much time we spend looking for space. One huge topic during my time at CCC has been finding adequate space for our children. I’m not talking square feet … it is possible to do children’s ministry in tiny, subterranean cubicles below the sanctuary; possible, but not [...]
I started this series before the latest shooting spree in Connecticut, but your security has been on the mind of your pastors and elders for years. Given the times we live in, it must be an ongoing discussion. It seems impossible to make a church totally secure … metal detectors and pat-downs at every entrance [...]
You might hear that question discussed at the Finance Committee or Board level of any church. And how would you go about answering such a question? Here at Christ Community Church you might ask our business manager about the insurance evaluation for our facility. You could have the Building & Grounds Committee do an inventory [...]
Confession time. Ready? I skipped the Thanksgiving morning service for eight years in a row. My list of excuses was a mile long. We were busy with our young children. I work at the church all week long. Why do I want to go back there on a holiday? I’ve been busy and deserve the [...]
If we have access to secular counseling, why should we look into biblical counseling? One can get psychological counseling for marriage difficulties, child rearing, depression, anxiety, and other personal and relational problems. Wouldn’t we be better off to leave these matters to the psychologists, and other mental health professionals? The answer is somewhat complex, but [...]
I’m not sure who wrote this, I don’t agree with everything in it (for example, I’m not as sympathetic as the author to President Obama) but it has some good reminders for us all. Ken Langley 10/22/2012) 1.Thou shalt believe that Jesus remains King. Whoever becomes President, Jesus remains King. I’m not suggesting that [...]
I’ll never forget that night: the night when one of our mission partners’ kids accosted me with what can only be described as… violent gratitude. I have no recollection of the subject being debated. I only recall that I didn’t have a strong opinion either way and, when asked, I merely stated that fact. The [...]