In the church, the truth about Jesus Christ is important enough that anything else that divides the church warrants inspection and correction
Tag: Church
Welcome to the Book of Philemon
Rather than needing a lot of history and background, let's see what we can learn by just reading the first few verses of a book of the Bible
God’s Answer to Elijah
How can God's answer to a depressed prophet encourage us today?
Needs, Fatigue, and Deeds
Has our perception of generosity gotten off-track? Maybe it's simpler than we make it
“One” and “One of”
Maybe being an individual and part of something bigger aren't mutually exclusive
Who Is the Gift For?
Have we taken gifts meant for others and kept them to ourselves?
The Difference is Whether or Not We Know It
Ignorance of a fact doesn't make it false!
Who Is It About?
If it's not primarily about me, who or what is the church about?
Does It Matter Who Helps?
Telling people the good news about Jesus isn't a contest; it's a calling
I’m Not Your Savior
No matter who teaches us about Jesus, we should respect that they are leading us to Him, instead of them taking HIs place in our lives
Who Do You Follow?
For those of us who call ourselves Christians, let's double-check and ensure that we are truly following Christ first
So, What’s the Key?
If following Jesus' commands is important, how did He sum them up for His disciples?
Not “Someone Else’s” Job
Being a part of the body of Christ is pretty much the opposite of being a spectator
Challenge Question
Does one example from Jesus against certain actions make all related activities sinful, or was He targeting something more specific?
All People for Jesus
Until everyone has gotten a fair chance to understand and decide whether or not they will accept Jesus, the work of the church is not yet done.
Read the Bible, Be the Church, and Pray, Part 2
So, what can we do when we need to be the church, but it can't be the same as before?
Read the Bible, Be the Church, and Pray, Part 1
What do we do when a source of strength is no longer available?
Taking Our Turn
While we would do well to remember that our fellow human beings have a finite amount of time an energy, there is One whose resources are limitless.
Accepting What is Immovable on Its Own Terms
We don't get to decide how to encounter God. Only He can make that decision.
Idols with Four Walls
Most Christians would recognize an idol in the shape of a man or an animal, but are there other forms that an idol can take?
Those Who Sin Differently 