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June 3, 2020

Dave Patrick Underwood

Recently, another American man was killed, this time gunned down while standing outside the Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Oakland, California. Dave Patrick Underwood isn’t a household name. His death didn’t make nearly as many headlines. But his life mattered, too, and his murder should displease every American. Underwood was a law enforcement officer in the Federal Protective Service. He and a colleague were […]

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May 27, 2020

George Floyd

Many have learned about George Floyd’s tragic death by extreme police force in Minneapolis. The feelings of anger, sadness, and injustice are real — but how should we publicly respond? The world is watching Minnesota right now. We need to answer by saying and demonstrating peacefully that we will seek changes that address the inequities and discrimination that led to this incident and the many […]

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May 9, 2020

Coronavirus — An Opportunity to Advance the Gospel?

Dear Christian, During a season of quarantines and uncertainty, the coronavirus is providing opportunities for advancing the gospel. Some of the countries most affected by the pandemic so far are also countries where believers face persecution every day. In an Islamic country heavily affected by the coronavirus, Christians are handing out supplies and offering help to those forced to stay in their homes under quarantine. […]

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April 7, 2014

My Social Media Friend Policy

I’m taking preventive action as a pastor and so if you are a female, please don’t be offended, but I will not add you as a friend on Facebook (only family, but we can still be friends in real life). #Safeguarding#BeAnExample With what’s going on at CC Fort Lauderdale, I thought it would be best to put some safeguards in place, as even pastors are […]