Philip McDuffie

  • My Favorite Reads of 2024

    In this blog post, I will share my ten favorite reads from 2024, listed in no particular order. Since this was my first year serving as a senior pastor of a church, many of the books I mention are related to pastoral ministry—yes, I’ve been learning on the fly! Additionally, because I’ve been getting accustomed…

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  • Article Roundup: Helpful Reads

    Is Living Together Before Marriage Really a Sin? by Daniel Darling The short answer is yes. But, for a detailed biblical explanation that includes practical reasons for not living together, read this article by Daniel Darling. “Our bodies aren’t autonomous. We belong to our Creator. We’re not our own. What’s more, we’re indwelled by God’s…

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  • Article Roundup: Helpful Reads

    I am the pastor of First Baptist Church Jackon in Jackson, Alabama. Once a week, I share a post titled “Article Roundup: Helpful Reads,” where I compile articles that I believe are beneficial for the saints who make up FBC Jackson. I am confident that these articles can also be helpful for followers of Christ…

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  • Article Roundup: Helpful Reads

    James Isn’t as Strange as You Think by Brandon Crowe Do you need help understanding the New Testament letter of James? Brandon Crowe will help you by using Scripture to interpret Scripture—an essential practice in understanding the Word of God. “Don’t stop with these four faces. Look for others as you read through James. See…

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  • Article Roundup: Helpful Reads

    Giftedness is not Godliness by David Prince Some of the best sermons I’ve ever heard have been preached by men who were disqualified to even be in the pulpit. “Years ago, an older pastor warned me that giftedness is not godliness. It stuck with me. It is true but easily ignored when someone’s oratory skill…

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  • Article Roundup: Helpful Reads

    The Pandora’s Box of IVF by Lucas Stamps IVF is the Wild Wild West these days, especially in the United States. And the more you read about it, the more you realize the whole process reduces a human being to an expensive commodity. “Christians have good reason to call all IVF into question, not only…

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  • Article Roundup: Helpful Reads

    Here’s a roundup of profitable articles and blogs that I have read over the past couple of weeks. Perhaps one will interest you. The Tragedy of IVF by Carl R. Truman Carl Trueman discusses the tragedy of IVF, an issue that Christians should pay much more attention to. “While I do not deny the humanity…

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