Balancing grace and biblical truth is crucial in navigating LGBTQ+ inclusion in the church.
Read MoreHave you heard of the Good Samaritan? If you’ve grown up in Western society, it likely rings a bell. The Good Samaritan is one of the most well-known parables of Jesus.
Throughout Christianity, in every denomination, fellowship, and network; every follower of Jesus learns about The Good Samaritan early on in their faith journey. Even those from other faith backgrounds, or even from an atheist or agnostic position, have a loose idea of The Good Samaritan.
This parable brings about an internal conflict that was felt with the initial audience, and has continued throughout the millennia, right up into our modern era.
Read MoreWho was this Child born on that very first Christmas Eve? Why was He so important, that we’d still be talking about Him 2000 years later? Is He still important to us? To humanity? To the world?
Read MoreLearning From Jesus’ Ministry. This week we’ve been talking about how to show Biblical love as parents. Yesterday, we discussed the necessity of consequences that find
Read MorePAUL: THE LEADING CHOLERIC Two things come to end today. First, we end our week-long study of the Apostle Paul. But second, we end our
Read MoreDo we deserve it? As Christians, we often state how much we don’t deserve God’s grace and mercy. I’ve been pondering whether or not we’re correct in saying that.
Read MoreGrappling with the concept of falling away from God’s grace and its theological implications.
Read MoreThe new covenant offers leaders hope, promising redemption and guidance through Christ.
Read MoreDiscover the deep connection between fearing God, His grace, and His mercy through the story of Joshua.
Read MoreLast week, I explored themes from Max Lucado’s book, “In The Grip Of Grace,” delving into the first few chapters of Romans. What started as a single post has evolved into a three-part series. Today, I present the third and final piece of this interesting and inspiring tale.
Read MoreThis is not an easy question. It’s often a painful question because there can be painful personal stories mixed into the desire for truth. Sometimes the personal or familial aspects of why we want answers can cloud our ability to hear the truth. I ask myself this question every time I come across Hebrews 6. Honestly, my mind lights up with all sorts of questions.
Read MoreMuch like the nation of Israel, we have disobeyed God and worshiped false gods; our modern idols work, media, and self. Thankfully, as Paul reminds us in his letter to the Roman church, “God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)
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