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List of falsehoods in "The Divinci Code", from Josh McDowell's book: The Da Vinci Code - A Quest for Answers.

Two hours into the breakfast, emcee Brent Jones introduced Dungy, who was welcomed with a lengthy standing ovation. Dungy thanked the crowd, shared an anecdote about Martin, then told the crowd he was going to speak for about 15 minutes.

When it comes to church involvement, many in previous generations struggled with legalism. Today many struggle with the opposite–license.

I have spent hours on the phone in the last week with End of the Spear producers Mart Green and Steve Saint.

How should we think about our Saturday night service in view of “the Lord’s Day” being the “first day of the week”? So here is my response.

I was reading and meditating on the book of Hebrews recently, when it hit me forcefully that a basic and compelling reason for education—the rigorous training of the mind—is so that a person can read the Bible with understanding.

If we had more pastors like Rice, we’d have fewer judges like Greer.

Why doesn't God cure everyone who prays fervently for healing? The life context of the question is all too familiar. The issue arises in our darkest hours—in the hospital ward, in the doctor's office, when the unfavorable test results return. Our need often arises unexpectedly and then consumes us.

Little faith will bring your souls to heaven, but great faith will bring heaven to your souls.

God gives good press to doctrine. But surveys of evangelicals usually do not—until recently.

God has given you your physical and mental and spiritual gifts, to provide you a platform from which to draw attention to Him and bring Him glory.

I call to mind that I am not self-existent; only the triune God is. Only God is absolute, but I am contingent. I remind myself that I am utterly dependent on God for my origin and for my present and future existence. I call this to mind and ponder its truth.

To me, giving less than a tithe is simply not an option. Someday I’m going to stand before God and give an account of my life (Romans 14:12). On that day I do not want to have to explain why, being indwelt with the Holy Spirit and having lived in the most affluent nation in human history, I failed to give at the very minimal level of those who did not have the indwelling Spirit and owned far less than I.

This letter was written in the Fall of 2004 regarding the upcoming November election.