The Welcoming Church versus The Consumer Mindset

Scripture confronts the consumer mindset and calls us instead to a life-giving, God-centered, welcoming vision of the church.

In today’s culture, many approach the church with the same consumer mindset they bring to shopping malls, restaurants, or online marketplaces. They ask, What can this church do for me? Continue ReadingThe Welcoming Church versus The Consumer Mindset

Ten Ways to Preserve Fellowship with a Zealous but Misguided Friend

Walking with a zealous friend whose theology is tangled can be both exhausting and heartbreaking. Here are proven strategies to help you both.

Every believer will eventually meet someone who is deeply sincere, fiercely committed to Scripture — and yet firmly convinced of interpretations that stretch, distort, or ignore what the Bible actually Continue ReadingTen Ways to Preserve Fellowship with a Zealous but Misguided Friend

Ten Most Misquoted Verses in the Bible (Understanding What God Really Said)

10 Most Misquoted Verses in the Bible

God’s Word is living and powerful (Hebrews 4:12), but it must be rightly understood. Misquoting or misapplying Scripture not only leads to confusion but can result in false expectations and Continue ReadingTen Most Misquoted Verses in the Bible (Understanding What God Really Said)