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Family Seating This Way at the Welcoming Church

Posted on January 1, 2026 by admin — Leave a reply

Family seating barriers are not always intentional, but they are always felt. A welcoming church lowers barriers so family can hear.

Does your church need help being truly welcoming? It starts with posture, not policies! Discover how embracing Christ’s heart means blending deep pastoral welcome with practical family seating order—proving that order and welcome are never enemies. Continue ReadingFamily Seating This Way at the Welcoming Church→

Why the Bible Speaks so Strongly about Pride

Posted on December 15, 2025 by admin — Leave a reply

Pride is fundamentally self-exaltation and self-idolatry, which violates the first commandment by treating ourselves as more important than God

Are you struggling with hidden sin? Scripture reveals how subtle self-idolatry—pride—violates God’s glory. Discover why genuine humility, found only at the cross, is the divine antidote for our deepest flaws. Continue ReadingWhy the Bible Speaks so Strongly about Pride→

Suspending Disbelief Without Turning Your Brain Off

Posted on November 30, 2025 by admin — Leave a reply

Suspending Disbelief without Turning Off Your Brain — Faith is not the abandonment of thought but the surrender of pride.

Do you suspend disbelief? Paul teaches that receiving the Gospel requires much more! Discover why the truth of Christ demands we engage our minds, not turn them off. Learn how to think thoughtfully about Scripture and the profound reality of God’s provision. Continue ReadingSuspending Disbelief Without Turning Your Brain Off→

Melchizedek (Christophany or Powerful King and Priest of God) The Broader Theological Lesson

Posted on November 15, 2025 by admin — Leave a reply

Abraham is blessed by Melchizedek (Christophany or Powerful King and Priest of the Most High God)

Did Melchizedek prefigure Christ? Explore Hebrews 7 to see how Jesus’ superior, eternal priesthood surpasses the temporary Levitical order by divine oath. Understand why Christ is our everlasting High Priest! Continue ReadingMelchizedek (Christophany or Powerful King and Priest of God) The Broader Theological Lesson→

The Welcoming Church: A Ministry of Public Reading, Exhortation, and Teaching

Posted on October 10, 2025 by admin — Leave a reply

Welcome the world not with empty words or personal opinions, but with the life-giving exhortation of the Scriptures, faithfully read, explained, and applied.

Does your church truly live in the Word? Discover why public reading and faithful exhortation are not mere programs, but God’s divine means of instruction. Learn how centering on Scripture builds a welcoming community rooted in obedience. Continue ReadingThe Welcoming Church: A Ministry of Public Reading, Exhortation, and Teaching→

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.
Daily marriage devotionals for growing Christian marriages – Marriage devotionals for growing strong marriages compiled from verses that we have shared with couples over the years.
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.
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.