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The gospel of rest

Posted on March 24, 2016 by admin

There are many false prophets in the world (1 John 4:1) distorting the Good News about Christ (Galatians 1:7). How can we distinguish between truth and error? Jesus Christ is the Continue ReadingThe gospel of rest→

Abound in love for one another

Posted on October 14, 2015 by admin

For God so loved the world This is the most well known Bible verse in the entire world. “For God so loved the world…” (John 3:16) Have you considered the Continue ReadingAbound in love for one another→

Knit together in love

Posted on October 7, 2015 by admin

Scientists have discovered that a grove of Live Oak trees is much stronger than a single tree because the deep roots are intertwined with neighboring trees. This strength doesn’t depend on Continue ReadingKnit together in love→

How does sectarian opinion become a doctrine of sectarianism?

Posted on September 24, 2015 by admin

We realize this is a natural tendency of human nature to distinguish between “us” and “them.” This is sectarian. When it becomes a dogma, it grows into a doctrine of Continue ReadingHow does sectarian opinion become a doctrine of sectarianism?→

The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart

Posted on June 27, 2015 by admin

The goal of the Apostle Paul was for believers to be “filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith.” If your fellowship is filled Continue ReadingThe goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart→

101 broken people that God used anyway – Throughout the Bible, God demonstrates His love and grace by using broken and flawed people to accomplish His purposes.
God has numbered all my days and written them in his book – God has numbered all my days and written them in his book. I don't have to worry because that won't change no matter what happens around me.
12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw God – Here are 12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw the glory and majesty of God more overwhelming than the best CGI in any movie.
10 ways prayers are hindered – Prayers are an important part of the Christian life. They are worship, supplication, and confession; therefore, we don\'t want them to be hindered.
Can two walk together, except they be agreed? – Does Amos 3:3 require Christians to be in absolute uniformity on everything in order to have fellowship?
7 Characteristics of a Real, Genuine, Sincere Apology – A real apology comes from a humble heart that is truly sorry and repentant. But nothing is worse than a faint apology, a false apology, or a non-apology.

Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World by Tom Holland – "Dominion" shows how America’s most cherished ideals—human dignity, equality, justice, and compassion for the vulnerable—emerged from Christianity’s disruptive moral revolution rather than from secular or classical roots. By tracing how Christian assumptions shaped Western conscience, the book helps Americans recognize the deep moral inheritance guiding today’s debates, institutions, and visions of the common good.