Grace and wisdom of the ages from the 66 books of the Bible, by 40 authors, over 2200 years, in 3 languages, on 3 continents, with 1 divinely-inspired theme of love and redemption for every tribe and language and people and nation on earth
Dominion Granted: God created humanity to rule the earth as His image-bearers (Genesis 1:26-31) In the beginning, when the Creator spoke light into being and filled the world with life, Continue ReadingDominion Lost (to be continued)
Peter’s counsel in 1 Peter 5:1-8 flows from his own story—he stumbled in pride, fear, and failure, yet restored by Christ, he now urges humility, vigilance, and trust in the Continue ReadingPeter’s Exhortation to Shepherds in the Church
The Church of Jesus Christ is not simply a gathering place for private devotion, nor a hall for inspirational speeches. It is the pillar and ground of the truth (1 Continue ReadingThe Welcoming Church: A Ministry of Public Reading, Exhortation, and Teaching
Few truths bring more comfort to the believer than this: in Christ, God fully accepts us. Yet at the very same time, He does not leave us as we are. Continue ReadingAccepted in Christ, Transformed by Grace (Understanding Positional Acceptance and Progressive Sanctification)
Many Christians wonder if they are truly “called” to serve the Lord. They wait for a special sign to serve, a vision, or a dramatic moment when God will make Continue ReadingIf You Are Looking for a Sign to Serve at Church