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Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

Why would God allow bad things to happen to good people?'”

Posted on September 8, 2012 by dkoop

This is a good question and a really important one. I just want to start by acknowledging that there are so many painful things in life.  If you are going through something bad, I am so sorry.  What I will … Continue reading →

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What does God think of Tattoos?

Posted on September 7, 2012 by dkoop

40% of people in our country, between the ages of 26 and 40 years of age have a tattoo. Tattoos can be controversial in different circles, especially in Christian circles. Some people would say, “Oh, no! You can’t do that! … Continue reading →

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What’s the Difference Between the Soul and the Spirit?

Posted on September 7, 2012 by dkoop

I used to think that the soul and spirit were the same, but upon further study I now know I was mistaken. The soul and the spirit are the two primary immaterial aspects that Scripture ascribes to humanity. It can … Continue reading →

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Is our Church for a “Christian audience”?

Posted on September 7, 2012 by dkoop

Question background: I have been reading guidelines to publishing Christian fiction. Problem: I have discovered the rules and no-nos, which prohibit words such as blimey, breast, butt, crap, devil, for Heaven’s sake, for Pete’s sake, geez, gosh, golly, heck, pee, … Continue reading →

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