Monthly Archives: July 2012

Jul 30th

2012

Author By Pastor Steven R. Dodd
CategoryPosted in National Headlines
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Think Chick-fil-A is Alone? 9 Other Bible-Banging Companies

  Since Dan T. Cathy, President and Chief Operating Officer of Chick-fil-A came out and publicly opposed same-sex marriage, many people have been forced to take a hard look at what companies they will support. While some of the big conglomerates throw a little money at both sides of the debate in an effort to remain neutral; readers [...]

Jul 26th

2012

Author By Pastor Steven R. Dodd
CategoryPosted in Salvation
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What’s Never Said at a Funeral… But Christians are Thinking it

The passing of a loved one marks a very difficult time for those who are experiencing a loss of a beloved family member or friend. As a pastor, I have attended more than my share of funeral services. These vary from the most conservative Christian ceremonies, to the ceremony that God is never even mentioned. [...]

Jul 22nd

2012

Author By Pastor Steven R. Dodd
CategoryPosted in National Headlines
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Why Did God Allow the “Dark Knight” to Rise?

Ever since Heath Ledger’s Oscar winning performance as the Joker in “The Dark Knight,” anticipation for the next chapter of Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy had left Hollywood and American filmgoers abuzz. So it came as no surprise that when the release date for “The Dark Knight Rises” drew close, avid fans bought tickets weeks in [...]

Jul 20th

2012

Author By Pastor Steven R. Dodd
CategoryPosted in Daily Living
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Are You a Lukewarm Christian?

There are very few things in life that are good when it comes to being lukewarm. For instance, we don’t hear people say, “You’d feel better if you would go take a lukewarm shower.” Or what about going out to eat? If we get our food served to us lukewarm, what do we do? We [...]

Jul 16th

2012

Author By Pastor Steven R. Dodd
CategoryPosted in Daily Living
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Do You Have the Balls?

Dodgeball… It may be the one word that still to this day has the ability to strike fear in the hearts of every gangly pre-teen in America. A game that seems so simplistic in its design; yet, for most of us feels like we’re David walking into an arena about ready to face Goliath. While [...]

Jul 13th

2012

Author By Pastor Steven R. Dodd
CategoryPosted in Marriage and Family
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Kirk Cameron Under Fire… Again

“If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.” (John 15:19). As many of us know, actor Kirk Cameron has transformed himself from the one [...]