Shane Raynor
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Blog Changing God's Mind
One of the most puzzling passages in the Bible to me is the account of the encounter Jesus has with the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15. Here are the basic details of the situation: …
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Blog Real Heart Faith
The things we say and do matter as much as the things we think and feel. Understanding this concept can help us unlock the mystery of what faith really is. The apparent tension…
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Blog How to Wrestle God (and Win)
If you’re going to wrestle with God, you may as well put up a good fight. That’s what Jacob did in Genesis 32. And it’s one of those mysterious passages in the…
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Blog The Ministry Formerly Known as Crusade
If it didn’t have all the medieval military baggage attached to it, crusade would actually be a pretty cool word. It means “marked by the cross.” But I…
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Blog Mark Driscoll and Social Media
When Mark Driscoll put his foot in his mouth on Facebook last week, it was the status update heard around the world. Rachel Held Evans quickly labeled him a bully and encouraged…
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Blog Receiving God's Word
In Matthew 13:3-9, Jesus speaks of a person scattering seed that falls in four places: on a path, on rocks, among thorns and on good soil. Some people interpret this parable to be …
About This Author
Shane Raynor lives in Nashville, TN and is an editor and blogger at Ministry Matters. He has also contributed to Circuit Rider, Good News, The Daily Caller, and Outreach. Shane is a Bible geek, news junkie, social media addict, and serious coffee drinker.
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