All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. – 2 Timothy 3:16-17 It was a moment indelibly imprinted in my memory. I was an undergrad student at Baylor and speaking […]
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I enjoy Latin American culture. It is complicated, unique, fascinating. Latinos are known as warm, vibrant, and gracious people. As a Texan, where Anglos have ceased to be a majority and three out of every ten Texans speaks Spanish,[ref]http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2014/01/24/in-2014-latinos-will-surpass-whites-as-largest-racialethnic-group-in-california/[/ref] I feel a greater connection to my Latino friends than maybe those not from the Southwestern
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There are usually standard parts to a sermon. Introduction, body, and conclusion is a popular way to think about a sermon’s form. Preaching the biblical text also has standard elements known as exposition, illustration, and application. Each of these parts are important for a sermon. I want to address the application element. Often I hear
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