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Apologetics — How do I answer the skepticism or contempt of friends?

Posted on January 7, 2019 by parklinscomb

“Religion,” Marx famously claimed, “is the opiate of the people.” Perhaps you’ve heard friends or family respond to your faith with similar condescending remarks: “Religion is for the feeble minded,” “Religion is just a crutch,” “It’s the same as fairy … Continue reading →

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Family Commuication, Part 4; Avoid Using a Loud or Angry Tone

Posted on April 24, 2018 by parklinscomb

We’ve been thinking about healthy communication skills in this blog space for the last several days. We’ve talked about the importance of listening and letting the other person finish talking, the clear wisdom of thinking before you speak, and “speaking … Continue reading →

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A New Year, A New Set of Resolutions (part 2)

Posted on January 2, 2014 by parklinscomb

Yesterday I posted a few suggestions that I hoped would be helpful in keeping new resolutions. Upon further reflection, I think there are three more that I’d like to add. If you’ve made some resolutions, or just want to change … Continue reading →

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Who has woe? Who has sorrow? — Proverbs 22-24

Posted on August 28, 2011 by parklinscomb

Many of you who live in New England and the northeast corridor are either enduring hurricane Irene or cleaning up after her. I pray you all suffered little or no loss. Getting down to the text, however… “Train up a … Continue reading →

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There is no counsel against the LORD — Proverbs 19-21

Posted on August 27, 2011 by parklinscomb

Those of us on the east coast are bracing for what the weather forecasters are calling a fairly substantial storm, Irene. Here’s hoping that the damage will be minimal; and that if you’re on the east coast, that you and … Continue reading →

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