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Judgment

Posted on March 9, 2014 by parklinscomb

Along with inclusiveness, one of the “high virtues” of the modern age seems to be non-judgment. It is considered a serious “sin” to many modern minds to be judgmental. This is , logically, a rather curious set of morals, since … Continue reading →

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Transformed Living — Romans 12-14

Posted on January 12, 2012 by parklinscomb

Most of Paul’s letters address doctrinal matters first, followed by a “so what?” section that is very practical in nature. Chapter 12, where our reading begins today, is the point in Romans at which Paul begins to address the practical … Continue reading →

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Working toward a crescendo — Amos 1-3

Posted on November 12, 2011 by parklinscomb

Good sermons, crafted well, are wonderful things — until they step on your toes. And no, I’m not saying it just because I preach. Think about Martin Luther King’s “I have a Dream” speech — really a sermon. It attempted … Continue reading →

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