Imagine what would've happened if Jesus never took his disciples into Samaria. Would the disciples have known that the Gospel is truly good news for ALL people, or would they have thought those were simply words?
In the Church it's essential for us to keep the gospel central in all things, including how we talk about and pursue racial harmony. The following is a simple attempt to clarify how the gospel drives the pursuit of racial unity.
As I've processed "becoming a gym person" again, it's made me realize what it's probably like for people who used to be a "church person" but aren't anymore. They kind of know what to do and what to expect, but they know it's going to be awkward and more difficult than it should be.
We’re all trying to digest the tragedy in Orlando: 50 people are dead and many more injured after the largest mass-shooting in America at a gay nightclub. The gunman has pledged allegiance to ISIS and many are pointing fingers at... Continue Reading →
I'm writing this post from Panera Bread. From where I sit I can see the line growing as the lunch-time rush begins. Some are gazing into the pastry case, tempted by Orange Scones (mmm...). Others simply stare into space as... Continue Reading →
In fact, not only does every Christian have baggage... every Christian NEEDS baggage! You simply cannot be a Christian if you are unaware of the skeletons in your closet. Maybe your baggage isn't severe, you've never been to jail... but... Continue Reading →
One of the most important things I've ever read about parents came to me through the book Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of Teenagers. After conducting the most extensive study on the religious beliefs of American teenagers, Christian Smith... Continue Reading →
"One of the Cretans, a prophet of their own, said, 'Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.' This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith..." (Titus 1:12-13) Rebuke isn't a word... Continue Reading →
We all want to rule our lives and call our own shots. It's just reality. This is where our trouble with God comes in... Because we grasp for the authority that only He should have. The question we each need... Continue Reading →
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