When you are mourning the loss of a loved one, I will sit with you in silence if that is what your soul needs. What I want you to know is this: I will not ask you if your loved one was saved or if they had given their life to Christ. Read more
When you are mourning the loss of a loved one, I will sit with you in silence if that is what your soul needs. What I want you to know is this: I will not ask you if your loved one was saved or if they had given their life to Christ. Read more
Here is how you play the forgiveness game. Read more
It was the impression made by hijacked airplanes crashing into the Pentagon, the Twin Towers, and a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on September 1, 2001, that helped shape and define our modern understanding of terrorism. Now, twenty years later—how should we respond to the terrorist attacks and terrorists? As I wrote a few years ago, Jesus loves terrorists. Read more
How does God restore sinful humanity to a right standing before him? As with many a Bible passage, there is much in Psalm 96 that surprises. Read more
We are tasked with mediating God’s presence. Read more
Your faith never called you to be a doormat. Read more
By Lyle David Solomon Biblical Teachings About Borrowing Money The Bible doesn’t say that it’s a sin to borrow money from creditors. But it makes it clear that you should pay off your debts. This particular Bible verse is enough to prove the point: “The wicked borrows and does not pay back, but the righteous is gracious and gives.” (Psalm 37:21) You have a legal obligation to pay off your debts. But apart from your legal obligations, the Bible points... Read more
By Mark Williams I am not sure how people do this widow/widower thing without God. I was widowed in March, 2018, 27 days short of our 38th anniversary. And, looking back from where I am today to where I was in that dumpster fire of a time, I really cannot see how people do that – that storm – without any faith in a loving God who had complete control and care and love over all of it. My wife,... Read more
The experience of loss is unique to each person. But no matter how you experience grief, Jesus comes and meets you at your point of need. Read more
By Oscar Collins If you thought outreach was difficult before the pandemic, it’s nearly impossible now. Thanks to stay-at-home orders, many people are unwilling to attend in-person sermons. However, Christ still expects us to reach out and spread faith, even during difficult times. It just might take a bit more effort and creativity than before. Here are a few ideas to help kickstart a congregation-wide brainstorming session. 1. Distribute Care Packages Hand sanitizer, toilet paper and other personal hygiene items... Read more
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