Posted May 13th, 2008 by Mike Hubbard
I mentioned that I would publish a blog with some suggested resources for families as they seek to engage their kids in spiritual conversations. I cannot tell you how much I believe that the primary place for the spiritual formation of children and teens should be the home. The church is here to [...]
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Posted May 12th, 2008 by Mike Hubbard
The story contained in the musical Phantom of the Opera revolves around a man whose heart and face have been disfigured, but whose music compels a young girl named Christine to follow him. The Phantom gives her the gift of music and the opportunity to be a famous singer in exchange for her love. Christine [...]
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Posted May 11th, 2008 by Mike Hubbard
Today is Pentecost, the celebration of the day that the Holy Spirit first came to dwell in Christians. I was rather impressed with the article in this morning’s St. Louis Post Dispatch by religion writer, Tim Townsend on the topic (link here) . Thought you might like to read about this important celebration in the [...]
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Posted May 10th, 2008 by Mike Hubbard
Tomorrow morning I plan to preach out of the book of Malachi about parenting and leading children to believe the Gospel. Let me tell you a few things I believe about the church’s involvement with children. First, the Bible is clear that parents are the primary educators and pastors in the lives of their kids. [...]
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Posted May 9th, 2008 by Mike Hubbard
O.K., so I have to say that this is one of the times I am proud of the folks associated with my denominational heritage, Southern Baptists. Most of the time, they are about 10 years behind important cultural issues, but I think they are in step with the concerns of our world right now. In [...]
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