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Apologia: The Christian in Society

Living as a Christian in our culture is a lot like dating. We have to watch who (or what) we flirt and spend time with.  If we’re not careful we may fall in love, and be sorry. So the secret is to love wisely.

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Published June 4, 2006

About the author

Rev. Doug Gaunt has been the pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church and School in St. Charles, MO, for nearly 30 years.  Prior to attending Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN, he was a correctional officer and sergeant in the Indiana Dept. of Corrections.  Pastor Gaunt and his wife, Carol, have three sons, two daughters-in-law, and eleven grandchildren.  He enjoys reading, playing the guitar, personal fitness training, and playing with his dog, Petra, (a beautiful boxer-pitbull mix).
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