What is true?
Teaching truth, abiding in it, and calling for a response.
“Imagine an ancient Israelite, brought into the company of God’s people, still retaining the identity of an Egyptian slave… especially after having entered the promised land of Canaan. It would be mockery and out of place.” Several thousand years ago, God came to the aid of ancient Israel. They were a people held captive by … More Identity Crisis in the Church
The Garden of Eden was created for a “passing through”…… it was created ripe for disruption. If you’re a Christian and believe that Almighty God created the heavens and the earth, then this is for you. If you don’t believe that, you can analyze your own beliefs here; but please feel free to read on. … More Eden’s Disruption… No Return. God’s Plan is Always Forward
Have you ever given much thought to what identity you live into? And who gives your life identity to help inform how you live? Many ideologies will feed our minds and souls and give sway to how we live. So it is important to reflect on what voices are dominating our lives and influencing our … More Sinner… or Saint?
The stone was rolled away, not for Jesus, but for His disciples. Remember He can now walk through walls. It was not so He could get out, but so that they could get in. So that they, and we, would believe and tell of it. He has risen! John “saw and believed.”
“Along comes Jesus, who enters into my mess. He comes to me and calls me by name. He lifts my head and breaks my shackles, setting me free….” Are you communicating a part gospel message or full? In many churches we hear about the love of God and the forgiveness of sins available to us … More The Gospel Movement that Many Miss
In a world fraught with lies and deception, how do we know the truth? Centuries ago, in this same world of lies, Jesus entered in and declared, “I am the Truth.” He broke the cycle of lies so typical to this world. Truth showed up as a person to fulfill promises of better things… that … More What is Truth?
Sometimes people end up hating Jesus because they’ve been hurt by someone who says they love Jesus. And well intended or not, many have defamed the Name of Jesus by claiming to do “good” in His Name — all the while hurting others. Do not base your opinion of Jesus solely on the actions of … More Opinion of Jesus
If your daughter cheated on her husband and then after a little while just wanted to carry on living with him as if nothing had happened, would you be ok with that? Probably not. So please don’t be surprised if I’m still raising a few concerns on how the church acted towards Christ during, and … More Cheated on.
If Ascension Day passed you by, then perhaps you might miss a most important day that follows — one that equips Christ’s people to participate in His Kingdom gathering work. That day is Pentecost. And that day is remembered today. Pentecost marks a day when the Holy Spirit of God was poured out in abundance… … More Pentecost – A Most Important Day
Today is Ascension Day. The celebration that… Christ is no longer on the cross, He is no longer in the grave, He no longer walks the earth. He ascended on high and rules over all as rightful King. “Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings on earth.” … More Ascension Day
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