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Sexual Identity and Sexual Confusion

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

This is a very confusing world. Bruce Jenner is now known as Caitlyn Jenner. The NEA considered replacing “mother” with “birthing parent.” Employers are requiring employees to use preferred pronouns. Toronto police were recently asking for help finding a missing … Continue reading →

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Denominations: The Salvation Army and Church of the Nazarene

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Bryan Hodge

The Salvation Army (TSA) states that it has about 27 thousand officers (minsters), and about 1.5 million soldiers and junior soldiers (members, or salvationists) in 2021 (statistics – The Salvation Army International, salvationarmy.org). It claims about 430,000 members in the … Continue reading →

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Denominations: Methodist/Wesleyan Church (Part 2)

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Bryan Hodge

Authority 1. Bible “The Holy Scripture containeth all things necessary to salvation; so that whatsoever is not written therein, nor may be proved thereby is not to be required of any man that it should be believed as an article … Continue reading →

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Denominations: Congregational Church/United Church of Christ

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Bryan Hodge

At the beginning of the 21st century, there were about 2.4 million Congregationalists worldwide (congregationalism, britannica.com). There are about 802 thousand members of the United Church of Christ in the U.S.A. (2020 Statistical Report, ucc.org). The top states for UCC … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Cause?

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Bryan Hodge

It is normal for one to want a cause in life. By “cause,” I mean: “a goal or principle served with dedication and zeal” (yourdictionary.com). A person desires meaning and purpose in life. A Christian has a cause. Jesus taught, … Continue reading →

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