Are You Better Off Than You Were Four Years Ago?
This question was asked often during the presidential campaign. Even when things aren’t going well, Christians know God is in control and orchestrating world events. Christians are also concerned about their own hearts and their trajectory as pilgrims. Without — events out there — we believe in a bright and perfect future with Christ, but... Read More
Jacob Meets Laban
Jacob was fleeing from his home, traveling to his Uncle Laban’s place in Haran. Officially, he was going to find a wife, but he was also fleeing from his brother’s anger. He stopped for the night under the stars, with a stone for a pillow, and as he slept, he had a dream. In his... Read More
Christians in a World of Cynicism
Historically, cynics were thought to be crazy since they didn’t seem to care much about the necessities of life or doing work that was productive. Cynics today seem to be selfish and only interested in themselves. They are sure that nothing will work out well and everything in life is discouraging or depressing. Older people... Read More
One for All, All for One
In the first few verses of 1 Corinthians 5 we see that the Corinthians had a poor response to sin in the church. A man, who “has his father’s wife,” is being allowed to continue to participate in the life of the church (v. 1). Rather than mourning the sin of this man, the Corinthian... Read More
A Deeper Communion
A healthy church is made up of people who are in close communion with God and each other. I John 1 - Jesus is our basis for this communion. Communion with God enables us to walk in the light and have fellowship with each other. In our communion with God we receive incredible resources not... Read More
Preparing for the Birth of the Messiah
Why was Jesus born at the time and place in history that he was? God had a plan. He has always had a plan. He was born in the fullness of time, according to Galatians 4:4. What does that mean? God's timing is perfect. He does not operate on the same timetable that we do.... Read More
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