Category Archives: culture

What If Jesus Were A Baker?

Posted on April 8, 2015 by theupwardcallofgod

I just read the post of another Christian blogger today entitled “Bake for Them Two”. She approached the current controversy raging across America (highlighted by the Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act passed by their state legislature back on March 26, … Continue reading →

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Rise Up O Men Of God-A Father’s Day Call for Revival

Posted on June 16, 2013 by theupwardcallofgod

William Merrill, in 1911, penned these lyrics to the well-known hymn, challenging men to live godly lives and influence their world: Rise up, O men of God! Have done with lesser things. Give heart and mind and soul and strength … Continue reading →

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A Lesson Learned From Tom White

Posted on April 24, 2012 by theupwardcallofgod

Today, I was deeply saddened to learn that a man I admired for his passionate involvement in a Christian organization I whole-heartedly support passed away last week. That such a man would pass from this life at the relatively young … Continue reading →

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What’s In a Name Anyway?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by theupwardcallofgod

Two days ago, an organization that I am very familiar with, announced that it is changing its name. The organization: Campus Crusade for Christ. The new name: Cru. Before I begin this discussion on the significance of this name change, … Continue reading →

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The Beatitudes of Jesus (#5)

Posted on June 27, 2011 by theupwardcallofgod

Beatitude #5- “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy” (from Matthew 5:7) Mercy is an attribute of God and God is its only source. Mercy withholds that which the offender deserves and is motivated out of love. “But … Continue reading →

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