Sunday School Myths: Literally Interpreting Everything Literally
Slang Words Every generation has their slang phrases and overused words. The internet tells me that in the 1960s some popular slangs...
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ANTHONY M. COTTRELL
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May 8, 20195 min
Sunday School Myths: Uniforms and OMG
About a year ago we were at a local restaurant with a group of friends from church. Titus was almost 2 years old at the time, and he was...
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Apr 30, 20195 min
Sunday School Myths: Bodies, Baby Angels, and Bad Theology
Recently, I listened to an elderly woman from our church share a story about her grandson. Her grandson, for whatever reason, was talking...
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Apr 19, 201912 min
It’s Friday, But Sunday Is Coming
Last fall our beloved cat died. I know for some this is not a big deal. A lot of people don’t even like cats. But, if you have pets you...
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Apr 3, 20196 min
What Concerts, Sociology, and Church Have in Common
Concerts Needtobreathe is one of mine and Emily’s favorite bands. Back in August of 2015 they were in Indianapolis at the Klipsch Music...
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Mar 20, 20196 min
Confession and Hot Dog Buns
Hot Dog Buns Have you ever seen Father of the Bride? It’s a 1991 comedy starring Steve Martin about his daughter’s wedding. There’s this...
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Nov 7, 20183 min
Another Political Post: Because Everything Seems Political These Days
I came across an article on a Christian Magazine site I visit that was written in 2015. The article wrestles with an incident that...
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Apr 25, 20189 min
Vantage Point (Part 2)
[Note: This was originally intended to be a single post, but due to length I separated it into two parts. Please read part 1 here before...
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Apr 25, 20186 min
Vantage Point (Part 1)
[Note: This was originally intended to be a single post, but due to length I separated it into two parts. This is part 1 of the post.] I...
amcottrell11
Apr 12, 20184 min
Being Wrong When We Are Right
I remember it very clearly, or at least parts of it very clearly. I was a senior in high school. You know, I had life all figured out. I...
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Mar 30, 20187 min
Holiness Isn’t What You Thought It Was
Seasoned Saints Have you ever met older adults that embodied kindness, grace, and joy in such an inspiring way that you hope to emulate...
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Jan 26, 20186 min
Speak the Truth in Love
I was listening to a podcast from a somewhat well-known radio host yesterday. On his show he interviewed a woman who was a leader of a...
amcottrell11
Jan 11, 20187 min
Reflections of a Pastor: Tips of the Trade
Be With God, Don’t Just Do For God One of the greatest temptations in ministry is to get so caught up doing ministry that you neglect to...
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Dec 11, 20179 min
God Became Helpless
Newborns One of the most vivid memory I have of Titus’ birth was the moment the nurse placed our son in my wife’s arms. It was such a...
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Oct 19, 20177 min
Understanding the Gospels: Part 5
Introduction This is my fifth and final installment to my series, “Understanding the Gospels.” If you missed the earlier posts you can...
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Oct 18, 20174 min
Understanding the Gospels: Part 4
Introduction What follows is my fourth installment to the blog series “Understanding the Gospels.” What I have sought to do is provide...
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Sep 23, 20178 min
Understanding the Gospels: Part 3
Introduction I am seeking to write a series of blog posts that illuminate the context of the gospel narratives. The more we understand...
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Sep 7, 20175 min
Understanding the Gospels: Part 2
This is my second installment to my “Understanding the Gospels” series of posts. I have not written in over a month, so just in case you...
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Jul 31, 20175 min
Understanding the Gospels: Part 1
Introduction to the Series While we believe the Scriptures are divinely inspired, God communicated through individual human writers who...
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Jan 30, 20176 min
To: Parents, From: The Heart of a Youth Pastor
I rarely offer advice to parents because until recently, I was not one. Although I am now a father, I have barely got my feet wet in this...
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