Author Archives: Clark Bunch

About Clark Bunch

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

Give Thanks

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Clark Bunch

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

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Clark Bunch

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

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Clark Bunch

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

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Clark Bunch

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

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Clark Bunch

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

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Clark Bunch

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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Trunk ‘R Treat pics

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Clark Bunch

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The Bible Tells One Story

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Clark Bunch

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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Standing on the Promise

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Clark Bunch

October 25, 2015 | text: Galatians 3:1-14 Paul wrote his letter to the Galatain churches to address a crisis; after he had been there and preached the Gospel, which many received, a group of Jewish Christians … Continue reading →

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What is the Gospel?

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Clark Bunch

Originally published in The Calhoun Times October 11, 2015 The short answer is “good news.” Gospel is a Greek word that was transliterated into English Bibles. Instead of translating the word we just use the Greek word and learn its … Continue reading →