This should concern every ethnicity, faith group, and national identify. This is a human problem and as humans, we all need to be concerned. Read more
This should concern every ethnicity, faith group, and national identify. This is a human problem and as humans, we all need to be concerned. Read more
Of all the things you see on Facebook today, this is the one read that might just give you hope. My thoughts and affections should be filled with much more than the troubles of this world. Yes there is grief. Yes there is sadness. Yes there is inequity, and hatred, and persecution. Yes there is hunger, and pain, and unfaithfulness. But...."think on these things" Read more
The news is filled with "scary" things. Foods that kill. Everyday activities that threaten. Household products that maim. You don't want to dive into something purposefully harmful. But since when did the world become such a frightening place to live? Read more
"In the secular world, beauty gets you places. But in the Christian world, the inverse is true. Attractive women are to be distrusted...Instead of trying to build healthy relationships, we cut them off,” That's some of the questions Dr. Halee Gray Scott helps us wrestle with in this interview. She wants the church to be the leader in our society, leading with clarity and truth. Read more
Retrospect is a human luxury. It’s great to remember the good, the joyous journey of the past. But it also serves as a painful, backwards glance at what could-have-been, should-have-been. When I look back at some of the decisions I’ve made regarding relationships, actions, and spoken words, I have to wonder, “What was I thinking?” I admit there are times when I wonder what my life would have been like without those stupid, silly, and often sinful decisions. The rear-view... Read more
If you are imprisoned by circumstances this year, do not despair. Maybe your situation is at the hand of another. A spouse who walked out on you. A friend who betrayed you. A sickness that has robbed you of mobility. Or maybe your present situation is your own fault – I get it. I’ve been there, ruining relationships, friendships and workplaces because of my stupid self. Regardless of how you got there, embrace the memory of hope. Remember what life was like before it got so complicated. Read more
In fact, Paul never mentioned Christmas or the Nativity as a particular day. Come to think of, Jesus never did either. He did however, speak often of his death and his resurrection. That’s what changed the world. Read more
There’s a new twist to the offering – invite people to take money out of the plate. Read more
Our work on earth is not elect a savior. Our efforts should not be to keep a party in power. Our money and time aren’t to be solely invested in the kingdoms of men. We have a bigger task ahead of us. The truth is hard. We don’t really want to hear it. We know deep inside that simply electing a candidate or handing power to a party isn’t the answer to the trouble that we see. That’s why Jesus spoke of another kingdom. So why is this one so hard to live in? Read more
Culture can’t promote untethered sexuality and still expect mutual respect. Read more
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