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Conscience of a Christian Publisher
ByhenryA friend tipped me off by e-mail to a post, and I think it is appropriate to respond. The poster, Centurion, expresses his concern about Christian booksellers and publishers, and their choices in terms of what to offer their customers, especially considering that many of them regard their business as a ministry as well. I’m…
Soup Kitchen for the Soul or How I Learn from Authors
ByhenryI am frequently amazed by our authors at Energion Publications. I suppose that other editors and owners are likewise amazed, but I think we have a very special group. Just the other day I received notice from an author that he had signed his contract, but that he wanted to donate his royalties to our…
T4G: Salvation
ByhenryArticles VIII-XIII of the Together for the Gospel statement all deal with salvation, in this case with a strong focus on justification. (Note that the link above is to the final revision of the statement rather than the earlier form I have referenced in previous comments.) Those who have read my previous entries on this…
Yet Again on the (Supposed) Persecution of American Christians
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Christian Carnival CCLXII Coming Here!
ByhenryNeither does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but rather puts it on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. In this way let your light shine before people, so they can see your good deeds, and give glory to your Father who is…
I really hate singing some of these songs in church, because I know I’m not being sincere. Sometimes I just stand there and keep quiet because I don’t like being dishonest. I’m referring mainly to the ones written in the first person, where the singer claims that he is worshipping God with his whole heart, or anything along those lines. The people who write these insincere or overly emotional songs should be shot.