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John DeGroff

John DeGroff is the original bass player for the Christian rock band Petra. He currently plays for the band GHF which is comprised of other original members from Petra. DeGroff has extensive experience as a freelance music journalist and newspaper reporter as well as an on-line music reviewer. He is a member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and lives in Warsaw, Indiana where he is employed as a care giver for mentally challenged adults.

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John DeGroffNovember 24, 2022
429

One Battle Is Not The Entire War

Okay, so let’s take a somewhat cautionary look at where we’re at after the recent midterm elections. I say “cautionary”…
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John DeGroffOctober 30, 2022
510

A Friendly Reminder

"Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country."
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John DeGroffSeptember 30, 2022
404

Give ‘Em What They Want

We have recently witnessed probably the best example of liberal hypocrisy and lack of self-awareness.
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John DeGroffAugust 26, 2022
389

We Are Seeing Obama’s 3rd Term … Go Ahead, Prove Me Wrong

What's happening right now in this country has Obama's fingerprints all over it. We are experiencing a degree of Socialism…
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John DeGroffJuly 29, 2022
385

DEGROFF: The Power Of 3

It's surprising how often the number 3 appears in daily life.
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John DeGroffMay 27, 2022
324

DEGROFF: The Dangerous Power Of Political Rhetoric

Repetition is part of the learning process. I’ve come to understand that and even embrace it as a musician. Repetition…
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John DeGroffApril 29, 2022
293

DEGROFF: Prophets, Tyrants, Statesmen And Fools

I had two different ideas regarding what to write about this month. There’s so much going on that it’s even…
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John DeGroffMarch 27, 2022
303

DEGROFF: We No Longer Have A Functioning Government

Saying that the once-great USA no longer has a functioning government is a definite Captain Obvious moment.
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John DeGroffFebruary 16, 2022
225

DEGROFF: Maybe The Government Will Pay Attention To ‘We the People’ If We Do THIS

This is how a nonviolent protest can be done.
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Opinion

John DeGroffJanuary 28, 2022
252

The Rhetorical Phase Of Our Discontent Is Over: Examples From King David

By now, anyone who reads my ramblings consistently has probably (hopefully...?) gotten used to my convoluted introductions to the main…
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John DeGroffDecember 30, 2021
336

Make 2022 The Year Of Faith, Family, Future, And Fulfillment

What fundamental principles did Christ live by and establish that are meaningful while living under a tyrannical government?
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John DeGroffNovember 26, 2021
261

DEGROFF: The Current Failure In American Leadership… And A Glimmer Of Hope

To say we have a leadership problem in this country is to make Captain Obvious sound like Socrates.
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John DeGroffOctober 29, 2021
273

DEGROFF: Forget WWJD — Focus On What He Did

I think I've finally figured out why the "What Would Jesus Do" thing always seemed a little off to me.
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John DeGroffSeptember 24, 2021
266

DEGROFF: Inconvenient Biblical Truths (Part 2)

We're going to conclude this short series with four more "inconvenient truths" Christians should sincerely and prayerfully start to consider.
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John DeGroffAugust 27, 2021
287

DEGROFF: Inconvenient Biblical Truths (Part 1)

The church doesn't have to be silent or even afraid to stand up to what the Democrats are doing and…
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John DeGroffJuly 30, 2021
218

DEGROFF: Is It Time For The 25th?

The mere suggestion of invoking the 25th Amendment on a sitting president is the most extreme, yet constitutionally legal, means…
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John DeGroffJune 24, 2021
190

DEGROFF: They Really Do Believe This Stuff

Liberals have always had a condescending, hipper-than-thou attitude about themselves. Just ask 'em.
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John DeGroffApril 29, 2021
322

DEGROFF: Appropriate This!

The Left's use of the term "cultural appropriation" has come to be another way of labeling something racist.
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John DeGroffMarch 26, 2021
249

Liberals Can’t Handle The Truth

It's becoming increasingly difficult for conservatives to discuss "truth".
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Opinion

John DeGroffMarch 1, 2021
226

DEGROFF: Dogma Du Jour

If racism was such a problem, why wasn't it dealt with back in 2005? Seemed kind of conveniently coincidental that…
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John DeGroffJanuary 29, 2021
250

DEGROFF: Stay Tuned For The Backlash

Now it’s our turn to use the word “resistance” endlessly. Really, it’s our turn. We had to endure four years…
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John DeGroffDecember 24, 2020
282

Living In Occupied Territory

By now, most of us conservatives have heard or even used the term "civil war".
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John DeGroffNovember 26, 2020
260

Fragmented Nation: Is Now The Time To Break Up The Union?

I want a divorce. It's not what you think. Everything's fine on the home front. I'm talking about nationally.
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John DeGroffOctober 28, 2020
265

DEGROFF: Winners And Losers

By now, just a few days away from the 2020 Presidential election, there's not much left to say.
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John DeGroffSeptember 24, 2020
246

Expectations For The Remainder Of The Train Wreck That Is 2020–It Ain’t Over, Folks!

With the 2020 election only weeks away, this extremely pivotal event will probably be the culmination of a total train…
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John DeGroffAugust 28, 2020
332

Recognizing Pure Evil

So, exactly what is meant by "pure evil"? Let's start with a dictionary definition of evil, then you can draw…
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John DeGroffJuly 30, 2020
249

Could You Take A Life To Save Your Own?

Okay, now that I have your attention with the title, please consider what might be the reason to even ask…
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John DeGroffJune 26, 2020
315

The Confrontational Christ

It was back in the late 1990s that I started seeing a change in how the church as a whole…
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John DeGroffMay 28, 2020
223

DEGROFF: It’s Funny How I’m Suddenly Grateful For Traffic

Growing up, I couldn't wait to leave. Now, I couldn't be more proud to be from here.
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John DeGroffApril 24, 2020
276

Remember In November

What's become the real issue is the reaction to the shutdown the virus has caused. To the Left, this is…
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John DeGroffMarch 27, 2020
217

American Exceptionalism: Our Advantage In The Post-Coronavirus World

Once this virus subsides, President Trump has the ability to make some substantial changes in how we operate as a…
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John DeGroffFebruary 28, 2020
229

A BIBLICAL CASE FOR EMPIRICISM

This is even more crucial than ever considering that we have virtually an entire generation that does not know what…
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John DeGroffJanuary 31, 2020
198

This Is How It Starts

Sometimes, bad things continue to happen for decades before anyone has the cojones to speak out.
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John DeGroffJanuary 5, 2020
239

The Power Of Language

The Left has always known how to use, or more accurately, misuse language. They have a long history of using…
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Opinion

John DeGroffNovember 29, 2019
135

JOHN DEGROFF: The Consequences Of Liberalism

I absolutely loathe and despise Barack Hussein Obama. He’s nothing but lying, American hater who should be arrested, tried, convicted…
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John DeGroffOctober 25, 2019
144

How Christianity Aligns With Conservatism

We live in a world that embraces eternal victimhood, but Jesus came with a very different message.
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