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LISTED IN PATRION UNDER "SpeakItOn"! https://www.patreon.com/lablackburnLA is putting the "Good" back in "The Good News." Faith-based meets Real-world with entertainment and info for anyone whose willing to consider there is something supernatural going on in the world. LA Blackburn holds an M.S. in Communication Studies, a M.Th in Pastoral Leadership and years of bi-vocational ministry experience with an emphasis on "living-it." He is a Christian author with books currently available on Ama ...
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Have you every met a Christian who looks like they stepped out of a modeling website? You know, the kind of people who act so Christian is verges on creepy. Well, it takes all kinds to be a church. Even so, here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Yes. There are people who say they believe in Jesus but also state they don't really want anything to do with the Bible. What? Is that a thing? Evidently, it is. Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Do you own your faith? Or, did someone give it to you? Are you borrowing it from your parents or grandparents? There are lots of people today who are asking themselves hard questions about their faith and maybe they should. Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Theology is a multi-colored cat to be sure. Many don't believe there is a God at all. While others believe there is a God but don't believe He really has anything to do with them or this world, or even cares. So, with so many versions of God out there, who's got the real God? Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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This is going to sound odd since I have a degree in theology, but I think theology can be a complete hinderance to a believer's spiritual growth. Systematic Theology is quite a bit about putting God under a microscope and it seems as though many theologians are trying to MAKE God fit their mold. Here are some observations... Hosted on Acast. See ac…
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When you go to church, and hopefully you are, what is it that you expect? Entertainment, excitement, childcare, coffee, concerts? Or, is there some way you can have those things and get spiritual growth as well? Here are some thoughts.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I try to glean good stuff from YouTube for educational purposes. However, I often run into someone who is advertising they know "The Secrets of God" or "A Secret of God". Is this click-bait? You bet. Now I don't begrudge influencers for trying to gain for following. However, when they use this tactic, I get more than a little disturbed. Here are so…
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There are many who call themselves Christians who chose to willfully malign and push evil against Jews in general. In fact, Anti-Semitism is at an all-time high because of people who believe they have a grip on Israel and the Jewish people in general. In my experience, most non-Jewish people I've met won't know a Torah scroll if it hit them in the …
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The Dark Ages have alot in common with the world we live in today and I don't believe that is an accident. Many people want to tell themselves and Jesus is returning right away. However, Paul believed that too and look how long ago that was. To be sure, I believe in the return of Jesus the Messiah and his physical reign on this earth. But Jesus sai…
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Translations seem to be breeding themselves at an alarming rate. Publishers are producing translations of the Bible for any reason at all. But, are they necessary? Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How do you tell if your getting a real sermon or just another motivational speech? Many minister evidently don't know the difference anymore. Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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An anchor keeps a ship in the water from drifting. Scripture can do this for us and well if we'll let it. But, you must make a conscious effort to choose the scripture you need. Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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There are churches of all varieties now and I don't just mean denominations. There are cowboy churches, vaquero churches, biker churches and now even "Fight churches" who focus on MMA. Question is - whose church is it anyway? Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Do you read the Bible? What's more, do you really want to read the Bible? Or, do you find it a tired old document with as much fun as reading a math manual? If you've ever struggled with reading the Bible, here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What does God want me to do when I grow up? Interesting question to be sure but answers vary. In fact, many today find it hard to think of God as being part of their worklife and vocation. Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Here are two thoughts on Christian growth that could revolutionize your walk. It's not a secret, but these aren't mentioned very much. Have a listen... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A major problem today is a lack of Biblical preaching and teaching. Many pastors opt to go with social psycology and current events with a watered down approach to scripture. This is mainly because they either don't believe it, or they don't want to put in the work. These "ministers" are robbing their listeners of spiritual growth. Here are some th…
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In these changing times, what should one look for in a church to insure your in a place you can grow spiritually. Opinions vary, so here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Have you ever spoken with someone about the Bible and asked about the Biblical languages only to hear, "Oh, Yea. I know Greek and Hebrew". But do they really? Many people, even if they preach behind a pulpit, don't know the Biblical languages anymore. Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Choirs, orchestras and hymns are all but things of the past. Most churches now have praise teams with a front man called the worship leader. Corperate worship is slowing becoming a concert each Sunday. But, is this a bad thing? Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Have you ever wondered why there are some many Christian denominations? I think one clue may be in how they look at the Bible itself. Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Have you ever met a minister and felt you needed to change the way you behave in front of them? That's "Holyman Syndrome". Have you ever met a minister who thought in advance that you should act differently in front of them for some reason. That's is also "Holyman Syndrome". Here are some thoughts on this dreaded disease... Hosted on Acast. See aca…
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I just went to an ordination service as it was awesome. However, ordination is something that seems to have evolved into quite a beast and may not even be what it was intended for in the first place. Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Church leadership has become as weird as a three headed cat. Some churches starve their pastors while other pay them like they are kings of a small country. Here are some thoughts from a past church leader about church leadership... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What's in a word? If that word is - evil, then alot. Just like good, evil can mean quite alot of different things to different people. Let's have a look at how God looks at it. Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I don't usually recommend sources on the internet for research purposes. However, this time, I had to make an exception. There is a tool for denominational research that can give you some insight. If you already know this one, don't tell... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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John Calvin was one of the most influential reformers to have lived. His influence is still felt today and oddly, some denominations can't decide how much of his teaching they want to keep. Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Christmas. It's my favorite time of the year in spite of all the hype and hate that some choose to throw at it. Here are some thoughts on why it is still an important holiday around the world... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This is the holiday season with Christmas just around the corner. In this time, plenty of ministries begin pumping the believers for donations to their "ministry". Some of these are worthy, but many are not. Here are a few considerations... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Comparative religion is a tricky business because it's almost impossible to do render complete fairness to all faiths considered. However, when people look at Christianity, Judaism and Islam; I think it's important to take a few ideas under consideration. Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Marriage. Some people swear at it, and some swear by it. A growing number of people today are abandoning the whole idea of getting married and just electing to live together. Others, live together to have a trial period to decide if they want to get married. Here are some thoughts - just thoughts - on the world oldest institution... Hosted on Acast…
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God hears every prayer we mean. What he can do with that prayer has alot to do with our relationship with Him. But one this is certain, God uses people to bring his power to earth and prayer is no exception. Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Truly, where have all the heros gone? The comics seemed to be focused on "hero" characters who are just like the villians with few exceptions. Why? To make them "more real" and "more relatable"? Heroes used to be people you wanted to be like and look up too. But not any more, here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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One mystery, and criticism, is why children get dreaded diseases and why horrible things happen to good people. These questions are held by many are reasons they refuse to believe in God since God should be able to do something about them. Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Trust is something we put every day in organzations, machines and such. However, it's not something people are willing to do with God and his Word. Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Some people see the Bible, and the messages coming from churches, as basic jibberish and not matching what they see. This is may not be what people think on the surface, but there is more to this that a quick judgement. Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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How can you know if the Christian God is the true God. Are there any other gods out there that can fill the bill? Can another god help me and bless my life with all that I want? Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I found an article on why some people don't believe in God. Some of the info was very interesting. Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mega churches growing as fast as the urban centers that host them. Smaller churches are disappearing fast. Is this just the way of things? Possibly, even so, I think there are a few things to consider in the light of the change that's happening. Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Anime (Japanese cartoons) and Manga (Japanese comic/graphic arts books) are sweeping the world and influencing more than anyone actually knows. But are these forms of Japanese entertainment good for a believer in Jesus the Messiah? Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The word "begotten" is used as one of many tests to see if a translation is accurate, or conservative. This comes up in John 3:16 where some translation may not use this word. Is it fair to the translators to call their translation "bad" if it doesn't use a particular word. Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…
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The majority of churches in the west are under 500 people in attendance. However, there are churches that have over 50,000 in attendance. Are these churches better because they have more people going to them? Maybe not, it depends. Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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It sounds strange to hear the word "church" and the word "politics" used so close to each other in a sentence. Church politics is something people don't like to think about and never like to talk about. However, it is something that is in every church organization since the Middle Ages. Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…
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Ministry has evolved over the centuries into something that appears to need large auditoriums, spacious buildings, multi-million dollar budgets and more staff members than you can throw a hymnal at. But is that they was it always was? Or even, is that the way it suppose to be? Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…
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Love him, hate him, Paul is probably the most misunderstood Apostle in the Bible. Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Have you ever had a bad experience with a church member? There are plenty of horror stories I'm sure, but that leads to a question. Are you going to let that stop you from growing spiritually? Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I've always heard there were over 33,000 Christian denominations in the world, but never ask myself the question - why? Why is the Christian church so divided? Here are some thoughts? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Have spiritual gifts like speaking in tongues as mentioned in the Book of Corinthians stopped? To some, it would seem so, but to others absolutely not. Many treat this topic like a UFO. They know they've seen something, but their just not sure what it is. This topic has been used more often that not to divide the Church than to bring it together. H…
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Eschatology is the study of End Times. End of the World kind of stuff. There are thousands of people that scratch through the pages of the Bible looking for something that correlates to what's happening right now. Got a question: Does God want us to know? Here are some thoughts... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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A friend recently asked me why I care so much about Jesus' Jewish Background. It was an honest question asked with a geniune thought. It made me put my mind in action and here is what I said... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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