Church Traditions. For some, those words placed next to each other feel like a pinched nerve. For others, they're like a battle cry for the preservation of your generation. But, whose right? When it comes to church tradition—should we trash them in the name of contemporary culture, or herald them as an honorable heritage? Probably … Continue reading Trash or Treasure? My thoughts on so-called ‘church traditions.’
Yes, God is still for His Children.
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. Romans 8:18, ESV. This is what the Apostle Paul immediately confesses after rejoicing over the magnificent claim that to be in Christ is to also be a blessed child of God, … Continue reading Yes, God is still for His Children.
‘I’m praying for you’ shouldn’t just be a nice thing you say.
Have you ever told someone, ‘I’m praying for you!’ and then never actually prayed for them? Here’s three reasons why you need to stop doing that.
Be careful about what you so God for!
Be careful about what you ask The Lord for, because He might just give it to you! That was the case for the Israelites at a place they would later name, ‘graves of craving’...
The Image of God Reflected in the Mission of God.
This article is a guest post contributed by Ethan Maness. Ethan is currently working towards pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. Currently he is part of a student group that meets weekly to discuss an expositional study of Romans and converse over theological doctrines, which inspired the following article. Enjoy this great piece! Over the … Continue reading The Image of God Reflected in the Mission of God.
Digital gossip and sharing the truth.
There was a popular game when I was a teenager that my youth leaders used to demonstrate the danger of spreading gossip. At least that was what I believed the ultimate point of the game to be. You probably remember this game too. Everyone forms a circle and a randomly selected person begins by whispering … Continue reading Digital gossip and sharing the truth.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Does absence make the heart grow fonder? I believe it does. It’s not just a cheesy line used in the best selling Rom Com’s nor is it merely a happily-ever-after line from a Disney classic. I think it’s true to say that when we are separated from people for whom we deeply love and care … Continue reading Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
The Impeachment trial, Jay Sekulow, and The Resurrected Christ.
Let me preface this article with a statement: If you're looking for a political argument then you are reading the wrong blog. I am neither qualified nor willing to take part in the mud slinging that we call 'modern politics.' I simply am using the impeachment trial as an illustration because... well, I simply love … Continue reading The Impeachment trial, Jay Sekulow, and The Resurrected Christ.
From Persecutor to Proclaimer.
And immediately he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, "He is the Son of God." -Acts 9:20, ESV.Just consider, for a moment, who the pronoun "he" is referring to in the verse mentioned above... Meet the man who held the coats of the men who publicly executed one of the church's first deacons. Meet the … Continue reading From Persecutor to Proclaimer.
The invitation to abundant life.
During one of my quiet times with The Lord last week I found myself whispering during prayer, "Lord, life with you is just so much better." This wasn't some strange, unknown affection for me. It wasn't the first time I've whispered this to Jesus during the stillness of the early morning and it certainly will … Continue reading The invitation to abundant life.
