By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Whenever the media prioritizes loyalty or demonstrates bias for narrow interests over objective analysis or constructive criticism, this borders on nationalism or tribalism because it prevents critical evaluation by the people of our nation’s policies.” -Rev. Mark Creech in Jonah and American Politics
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Praying for our State and Nation’s Leaders
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Certainly, we should lovingly and earnestly pray for the repentance of the unsaved and the enemies of God’s people. Nevertheless, it is not improper to also earnestly pray that if particular individuals or groups callously persist in their sinful ways, if they are hell-bent on spreading their evil to […]
Revelation: The End is Near
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “The return of Christ is the greatest source of hope for all believers. It reminds us that our earthly journey is temporary and that we have an eternal home awaiting us. As Jesus himself said, ‘But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in […]
Words of Wisdom from Dad
by Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Some Dads have a harder time expressing themselves, but the most important thing is to keep trying. Every word of wisdom dads share with their children, no matter how seemingly small or poorly said, can still make a huge impact. Yes, this is true! Dad, focus on the message […]
Flex Your Faith
By Jeff Larson – The Back Pew “Maya Angelou, in her poem ‘Touched by an Angel,’ wrote the line ‘There is no agony like bearing an untold story inside of you.’ In our low moments, in our weaknesses, it is in the glory of the gospel we find God’s incredible, all-sufficient grace. Our extremity is […]
Transformed by the Renewal of Your Mind
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Many persons become for a time changed in conduct from various motives, who are not changed in heart by the Spirit of God, and the truth believed respecting the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. But such changes are generally temporary, and though they should continue for […]
Investigative Journalism for Dummies
By Jeff Larson – The Back Pew “Just after the American Revolution, when liberty had been secured, an unreasonable revolt against even the shadow of government raised its ugly head. Resistance to authority, which for the necessary purpose of breaking away from a corrupt and abusive form of government, had now been taken to the […]
When the Roll is Called Up Yonder
By Jeff Larson – The Back Pew “Do you remember what it was like when the teacher called the roll? If someone was absent, the teacher might call their name twice and even a third time. Can you imagine what a sad thing it would be when our names are called from the Lamb’s Book […]
Responsive Mumbling
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Some day I would like to visit that black church where I was told they have this slogan in their bulletin: ‘Wake up, sing up, preach up, pray up, stay up, pay up, but never give up or back up or shut up until the cause of Christ in […]
The Political Coverup
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Please don’t try to convince me that Christians need to stay out of politics. That is one of the most ridiculous assertions I have ever heard. Yet it is so widely accepted among clergy and lay leaders alike. Listen, there is corrupt politics in the Church, corrupt politics in […]