Christians talk about "inviting Jesus into my heart." But does the Bible ever tell us to do that?
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.
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 →
Which best describes your teaching... Milk, Meat, or Soda? As youth pastors. We are often tasked with feeding our "sheep" milk. We often minister to nonChristian teens, to students who are new believers, and to those who are doubting their... Continue Reading →
I found out last night that one of my neighbors has cancer. He's going through Chemo-therapy and it sounds like the doctors are hopeful, but your prayers for him are appreciated. I'd rather not share his name, but if you... Continue Reading →
This is an important question, because it directly affects how you present the Gospel to an unbeliever. Minimalist & Heavy-Handed Examples For instance, if you take a minimalist approach then you'll probably share the "Gospel" like this: God loves you... Continue Reading →
I don't want to comment on this other than to say this paragraph is perhaps the most life-shaping paragraph that isn't Scripture I've ever read. Read it slowly, and often... “Costly grace is the gospel which must be sought again... Continue Reading →
Three of the hardest words for me to say are these: "I don't know." I hate saying it, and yet I know how much I don't know... I just don't want YOU to know how much I don't know! One... Continue Reading →
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