Author Archives: Clark Bunch

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About Clark Bunch

Pastor (Unity Baptist) author (God is Near) husband, father, blogger, coffee enthusiast.

May I Suggest Advent?

Originally published in The Calhoun Times November 21, 2015 I love Christmas and always have. I want to get that right out in the open before anyone gets the wrong idea. There are some things about the celebration of Christmas … Continue reading

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Lessons in the Waiting

November 22, 2015     |     text: Genesis 12:1-3, 15:12-16 When I was in the seventh grade I read The Red Pony by John Steinbeck. The main character in that story, Jody Tiflin, was 12 years old when … Continue reading

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Give Thanks

Originally Published in The Calhoun Times Saturday, November 14th     “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18     Please and thank you are magic … Continue reading

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Apologetics 101

Originally published in The Calhoun Times Saturday, November 7, 2015 The word apologetics may look like the word apology, but apologists are neither sorry nor have they done anything wrong. A Christian apologist is prepared to defend the Gospel and … Continue reading

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Your Input is Appreciated

Originally published in The Calhoun Times October 31, 2015  Unless I’ve lost count, this makes 8 weeks that “He Said/ She Said” has been in The Calhoun Times. I’ve had several friends and family members tell me they have been … Continue reading

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We Should Be All About Thanksgiving

November 8, 2015     |     text: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22  Please and thank you are magic words. Did we all learn that rule as children? My wife often says “You attract more flies with honey than vinegar.” The … Continue reading

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Salt of the Earth, Light of the World

November 1, 2015     |     text: Matthew 5:13-16 Salt and light. I thought to myself “Surely I’ve preached on this before.” I looked back through the archives of the church website. I mentioned it in a newspaper … Continue reading

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Christians and Halloween

Originally published in The Calhoun Times October 24, 2015  Anytime I am asked a direct question in the form of “What do Christians believe about (fill in the blank)?” I say it depends on which Christians you ask. Some Christians … Continue reading

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The Bible Tells One Story

Originally Published in The Calhoun Times Saturday, October 17th Last week I wrote about the Gospel and said that as Christians we must get it right. When the Judaizers came behind the Apostle Paul in Galatia, many new Christian believers … Continue reading

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