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Sick of Unfruitful Arguing? It’s Time to Reexamine the Bethel-Hillsong Debate According to the Fruit of the Spirit.
I’ve seen countless articles about the Bethel-Hillsong controversy. The debate over whether or not to use music by theologically and/or ethically suspect organizations has become the new “Worship War.” The battle previously waged between staunch traditionalists and contemporary music fans is taking a back seat to this more immediate, heated debate: Can Bible-believing congregations rightly… Continue reading
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Desiring Disneyland
My university was situated within a short drive of Disneyland, a major selling point for many of us. I remember fellow students who were constantly complaining about tuition, but continued to spend massive amounts of time and money on Disney passes and products. Now, I enjoy Disneyland. Occasionally—because I am a musician and am sometimes… Continue reading
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Seeker-Friendly or Worth Seeking?
Do not look to be seeker-friendly; live so as to be worth seeking. Yesterday, as we drove home from a prayer meeting, my husband turned to me and said: “We found a gem.” I knew immediately what he meant. Prior to being led to this dear church, we did not know what our future in… Continue reading
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Ryanne Molinari 