ARTICLES BY BOB SHILLINGSTAD
The Christian view of the world: Past, present and future
As Christians we have a worldview that God created this world, the entire universe and we were created in His image. Man turned from God and we have been in a fallen world ever since, however from the beginning there was a plan of redemption — the birth and crucifixion …
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FAITHFUL OBSERVATIONS — A biblical world view: The challenge today
“For everything in the world — the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life — comes not from the Father but from the world.” — 1 John 2:16
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Family from a biblical worldview
“Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” — Genesis 2:24
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Mettle on the Mountain: A story of courage and providence
In April of 2019 we did a column about a local Trail Life troop led by Steve Meyer at Candlelight Church. Trail Life is relatively new and began as an alternative to Boy Scouts. Steve had an amazing story of how he led a group of teenage boys on a …
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A Biblical worldview and the popular culture
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” -Romans 12:2
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The arts and our worldview
I would hope that our column last week on creation versus an evolutionary beginning laid the groundwork for a Theistic worldview. For instance, the Christian worldview affirms the existence of an ordered, physical universe created by an eternal, transcendental, personal God, who is inherently benevolent, loving and thoughtful. This God …
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A creationist worldview
One of the most basic questions every person is confronted with is, “Where did I come from?” A sense that the universe and our world was designed is an intuitive awareness that is found in virtually all cultures around the world. Colossians 1:16 says, “For by Him all things were …
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A conflict of worldview this Independence Day
“Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ” 2 Corinthians 10:5
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Faithful Observations The Day of the Christian Martyr- June 29
The Day of the Christian Martyr — June 29
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Jeff Cheeseborough, ministry and Father’s Day
June 21 is Father’s Day, which is a celebration of fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many will hear a sermon regarding fathers but if you would rather see a sermon instead of listening, here is the life of Jeff Cheeseborough.
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Bringing back the black robed regiment
Dan Fisher is a 61-year-old pastor from Edmond, Okla., who has become a student of American history and in particular regarding our founders and shapers of America from the Revolution through the Constitution. Dan and his wife, Pam, have been in North Idaho the past week giving their presentation on …
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‘Revival or Bust’
This column was going to address the challenges faced by the church historically in the midst of unemployment, the virus upheaval and dramatic change. What a difference a week makes! The church faces challenges like never before and yet, the issues never change. To paraphrase C.S. Lewis, we’ve abandoned character …
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Holiday for true heroes
We are having three days of observance close together. A few weeks ago it was Mother’s Day, this Monday will be Memorial Day and next Sunday will be Pentecost Sunday.
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