By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Mother Teresa was one of the great modern examples of living out the command to love one’s neighbor as oneself. Her life was a shining testament to the profound impact that selfless love and service can have on the world.” -Dr. Billy Graham
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The First Shall Be Last
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Were you aware that the Bible uses the imagery of a race, which was a common event in the ancient Olympic Games, to illustrate the Christian life and the pursuit of spiritual goals? This comparison highlights the discipline, effort, and focus required to achieve spiritual maturity and eternal rewards. […]
Blind Leading the Blind
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “In the realm of politics, its really funny how people get trapped in echo chambers, where they hear and follow information that simply reinforces their existing beliefs. This can lead to widespread misinformation and unnecessary polarization, as individuals end-up listening only to leaders who may also be misinformed or […]
Eye Chart John 3:16
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “When people ask me about my favorite verse in the Bible, they often seem surprised when I say it’s John 3:16. I believe this reaction stems from the verse’s familiarity and beloved status among many. While it is indeed well-known, I don’t know of any other verse that so […]
Granting Forgiveness in an Unforgiving World
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “The best remedy for painful memories is not forgetting the offense, but remembering your decision to forgive. If you’re going to remember a wrong, make sure you also remember how you dealt with the wrong.” -Dr. Robert Jeffress
Big Foot and Christian Nationalists
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Since Donald Trump’s surprising victory in the 2016 election, the term ‘Christian nationalism’ has often been used pejoratively to describe conservative Christians who uphold the role of Christianity in American public life. While sociologists and media outlets have sensationalized this term, portraying it as a dire threat filled with […]
Satan Closes the Deal
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “My favorite book in the Bible is the book of Genesis. It provides amazing facts about our origins, one of which is that before the great Flood people only ate plant-based food. Afterward, God gave permission to eat meat. “John Calvin, in his commentaries on Genesis, emphasizes that this […]
Deep Waters v. Rushing Stream
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “Of great concern to any serious Christian today should be the way higher institutions of learning have essentially eclipsed the influence of the church in modern society. This is unfortunate because there is a vast difference between the nature of what these institutions teach and the wisdom taught in […]
A Jewish Marching Band!
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew “The wicked are always laughing and mocking just before judgment strikes. It was that way before the universal deluge in Noah’s day. It was that way before the sulfur and fire fell on Sodom and Gomorrah. It was that way before the fall of Jerusalem. It was that way […]
Believe..be Baptized, and be..Buzzed
By Jeff Larson, The Back Pew When I was in my teens, the Hippie movement was a countercultural wave that emerged in response to the conservative norms of the time, societal materialism, and the Vietnam War. Hippies were known for their distinctive styles, including wide bell-bottom jeans, tie-dye shirts, peasant blouses, and ethnic dresses. Women […]