Category Archives: Hell

Clint Eastwood Westerns

Posted on October 17, 2009 by russellmckinney

I’m going to drop my pastoral guard and admit something to you: I love Clint Eastwood westerns. There, I said it. Now hang on and hear the rest of it. I don’t love every scene in them, and I’m fully aware of … Continue reading →

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Life Is a Vapor, But Then What?

Posted on October 6, 2009 by russellmckinney

I got the call yesterday morning that a faithful member of our church passed away during the night. What made the news so shocking was the fact that Bill had seemed fine Sunday morning. He and his wife, Celeine, had taken their usual … Continue reading →

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A Family Resemblance

Posted on April 1, 2009 by russellmckinney

Let me shock you: God’s chief characteristic is not love. “Then what is it it?” you ask. Answer: holiness. Psalm 47:8 doesn’t say God sits upon his “loving” throne. It says He sits upon His “holy” throne. When Moses stood before … Continue reading →

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