Monthly Archives: February 2010

More on the Launch of the New Book

Posted on February 28, 2010 by John Armstrong

As I mentioned yesterday the new book, Your Church Is Too Small, will be delivered next Friday. If you have ordered a copy it should arrive within two or three weeks as it takes some time for the publisher to … Continue reading →

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A Personal Update on Your Church Is Too Small

Posted on February 27, 2010 by John Armstrong

Readers of this blog are aware that my new book, Your Church Is Too Small, will soon be released. The formal date is the First of April, but copies will actually be delivered to Zondervan on Friday, March 5. I … Continue reading →

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Sharing Your Opinions Is Risky Business

Posted on February 26, 2010 by John Armstrong

Sharing your opinions with others is risky business. I have learned this truism far too often for my own good. I like to think that I am not a very opinionated individual but this is a myth I still too … Continue reading →

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The Erosion of Religious Freedom Is Real

Posted on February 25, 2010 by John Armstrong

George Weigel is one of the very best contemporary Christian non-fiction writers in our time, especially on issues related to faith and culture. Weigel is not only insightful, and a careful scholar as well, but a wonderful writer whose style … Continue reading →

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Why No Comprehensive National Health Care?

Posted on February 24, 2010 by John Armstrong

I have a number of friends from both Canada and Europe who express considerable amazement at how we in the U. S continue to debate the subject of single-payer, comprehensive health care. For them it seems like a slam-dunk argument … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Dan Jones as an ACT 3 Associate

Posted on February 23, 2010 by John Armstrong

One of the greatest joys that I experience is teaching students, especially my Wheaton College Graduate students. I have met so many wonderful men and women in the M.A. in Evangelism and Christian Leadership program over the last few years. … Continue reading →

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Gnosticism: The Heresy That Keeps on Troubling the Church

Posted on February 22, 2010 by John Armstrong

We can not be absolutely certain about the origins of the ancient heresy of Gnosticism but it may have been birthed as a pseudo-Christian heresy in the first century by the man named Simon Magus, a Samaritan sorcerer (magus actually … Continue reading →

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The Internet and Kingdom Prayer

Posted on February 21, 2010 by John Armstrong

Dr. Archie Parrish has long been associated with innovative and insightful evangelism. He is also a student of revival and an intercessor who seeks to mobilize prayer movements. Archie is the president of SERVE International, which is committed to what … Continue reading →

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Posted on February 20, 2010 by John Armstrong

What should American Christians do for religious liberty in the world? 70% of the world’s population does not enjoy the freedom to worship according to conscience as we know religious freedom in this land. I think, in most cases, this … Continue reading →

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Religious Liberty & the Free Exercise Clause

Posted on February 19, 2010 by John Armstrong

The second major debate about religious liberty in America has surrounded what is called the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment. The First Amendment says, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free … Continue reading →

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