Keeping Sharp
How offensive is your church? Is there a clear distinction in her message and that of the world? There should be, as the message of Christ is both a stumbling block and the avenue of hope to the nations. … More Keeping Sharp
How offensive is your church? Is there a clear distinction in her message and that of the world? There should be, as the message of Christ is both a stumbling block and the avenue of hope to the nations. … More Keeping Sharp
When trials threaten to block your view, pray and sing, and let God remind you that he is still at work in this world. … More Singing in Prison
Walking in the light means we walk in love toward our brothers and sisters in Christ. Jesus said it first, but John just reiterates it. Light cannot flow where hatred reigns. … More Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 6
Do you know your spiritual gifts? Does your church have a way for you to discover them? Affirmation of a believer’s call and gifting is an important role of the local church. … More The Priesthood
Do numbers matter? They do when they represent the number of people who will die each day without Christ. What can you do to change that? … More What’s in a Number?
To walk as Jesus walked is to know that in obedience to his commands we are made complete in his love. We can know this because his commands are not a burden. … More Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 5
When we add to and critique the work of the Body of Christ, we say that the work of the Spirit is not enough and thus hinder him in our midst. Let’s not stifle God’s order by adding our own. … More Shooting Ourselves in the Foot
Training new leaders requires giving everyone an opportunity to lead. Not only does this allow for natural leaders to rise to the top, but it also helps everyone learn how to serve. Don’t be afraid to share the podium. … More Sharing the Podium
John writes his letter so that Christ followers will not sin and be reminded that if we do, we have one who advocates on our behalf. Jesus. … More Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 4
A group made up of servants means that everyone has their needs met. This is the Body of Christ. We are not abandoned and alone in the family of faith. … More Not Alone