Michael Green
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A Word for Pharisaical Christians Who Think They’re Prophetic
My congressman, Steve Scalise, faced death last year. He is a walking miracle. Here is what he said about the National Day of Prayer, “On this ‘National Day Of Prayer‘, I’m reflecting on the powerful role prayer has played in my life—both in good times and bad. Prayers inspired me and got my family through …
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Why the World Celebrates a False God Today
Earth Day is always such a fun time. The warmth, the joy and the reverent dignity of the day brings such hope and security to my soul. It just makes me proud to be a small part of planet Earth. Each year, the celebrations get grander with poems, essays and the earnest songs of the …
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Why Speaking the Word Is the Only Way to Combat Our Culture’s Darkness
It was one of those Saturday “everybody has their job” mornings. The music was booming as we were vacuuming, making beds, finding matching socks and all the stuff we do on cleaning days. When the quitting-time whistle sounded, it was time for lunch and the rest of a lazy afternoon. While furrowed in our favorite …
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How Democrats Just Violated the 7 Things the Lord Hates
Most of us are familiar with the seven things that will put you on God’s naughty list. If not, let Solomon refresh your memory. “A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that are swift in running to mischief, a false witness who speaks …
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Do You Need a Surprise Blessing From God Right Now?
A few years ago, we lost the fifth member of our family when Rusty the guinea pig moved to heaven. Rusty lived with us for over four years and was a great source of amusement and fun until he took sick a few days before his death. Rusty had come to us at a very …
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Remember This Vital Truth When You Face Discouragement This Year
A few days ago, it was the first chilly morning of the season. The welcomed cool made a peaceful early morning in our house. All was well. I was propped up, perusing the headlines to see if anything had blown up in the night since I had last checked. Linda, however, was setting the better …
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Yesterday Wasn’t About Dinner: How to Walk in Christlike Gratitude at All Times
The year was 1621 and after a bitter winter of death and despair, the surviving Pilgrims declared a special three-day Celebration of Thanks. They were grateful to be alive and grateful for the harvest they had gathered. After watching the first Macy’s parade, they got decked out in their cool hats and the shoes with …
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Is It Sinful for American Christians to Be Patriotic?
These days, it seems that more than a few church folk are lining up to ring a bell, the Liberty Bell. Yep, I’ve been hearing some unusual calls from godly people to stand against basic American patriotism. I’ve heard the podcasts and read the writings. It seems the hair-trigger, “I’m Offended” parade from the outside …
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Church, It’s Time to Rise Up Against the Spirit of Intimidation
The spirit of intimidation is insidious, and it is on rampant display in every area of our lives. Mixed with the use of shame and a bullying spirit, the spirit of intimidation is actually a tool of terror. Today, if you merely have a difference of opinion regarding a social issue, a political opinion, stores …
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