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Author Archives: Steve Viars
Keeping Our Mouths Shut in 7 Different Languages
Recently the Journal & Courier newspaper and WLFI, our local television station, reported on an event that allegedly occurred near our church’s property after school hours several weeks ago. Two juveniles are being accused of behaving in ways that were … Continue reading
A Judge, a Reporter, and the Cross
Several years ago our community had a rather prolonged disagreement about whether the county should continue the practice of allowing a small nativity display on the courthouse lawn at Christmas time. During that period of time, a local cartoonist drew … Continue reading
Why a Judge Spoke at Faith
Last Sunday night we invited the Honorable Judge Loretta Rush from Superior Court 3 to speak to our church family. She presides over most of the juvenile cases in our county (Tippecanoe County in Indiana) and therefore is on the … Continue reading
Posted in Community Outreach
Tagged adoption, community, community service, mentoring, outreach
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Biblical Buoys in the Creation Science Debate
Occasionally the issue of creation and evolution rears its head in our community. No one that I know questions the issue of micro-evolution–the subtle changes over time within a particular species. Evolutionists see that as the bedrock of their system; … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Basics, Commentary
Tagged biblical interpretation, creation, debate, evolution, origins
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Way to Go, Mr. Mayor
Great news for the home team. Alcoa announced yesterday that Lafayette, IN has been chosen for the site of a new $90 million aluminum lithium casting plant. Construction is slated to start in April. The plant should employ 75 people … Continue reading
Are Outreach and Discipleship Mutually Exclusive?
It’s no secret that Faith Church puts a significant amount of time, effort, and resources into outreach. We believe that the proclamation of the gospel–the good news about the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the free gift … Continue reading
Posted in Community Outreach, Miscellaneous
Tagged body of Christ, discipleship, Evangelism, outreach
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Find Your Tebow
Few professional football players have created more buzz than Denver’s Tim Tebow. Since winning the starting quarterback position mid-season, Tebow has led the Broncos to four overtime victories including an incredible win this past Sunday night against the highly favored Pittsburgh Steelers. … Continue reading
Should the Islamic Center be Approved?
Recently our commissioners approved a rezone request to allow the construction of an Islamic center in northwest Tippecanoe County. The project will still require a special exception from the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) before construction can begin. Some residents … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary
Tagged freedom, politics, Religion, separation of church and state
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School Vouchers Are An Educational Win-Win
Our community is blessed with many fine educators in our public school system. We are very fortunate to have such tremendous servants in our town. They deserve our profound respect, appreciation, and support. That is precisely why I believe our … Continue reading
Should Faith West Be Funded with Tax Exempt Bonds?
There has been some good conversation in the public square regarding Faith West and the type of financing that is being pursued to build it. Tax exempt bond financing is a mechanism that is not used very frequently in our … Continue reading →