By: John Stonestreet and S. Michael Craven *Unfortunately, as a rule, especially as Jesus followers, we find it hard to believe that idolatry is much of a thing today, but we are very wrong. Today and tomorrow were going to look through the lens of the Colson Center at some very real “gods” that stillContinue reading “A Theology of Idolatry for the Twenty-First Century – Part 1”
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Sunday Grins or Sunday Grouches
*As always, Ron Hutchcraft speaks to our heart in this moving message. Enjoy, Blessings, Ed You know, people in certain jobs end up being treated kind of like vending machines. Now, the state that I lived in for many years, we still had full-service gas and we had gas station attendants. People just sort ofContinue reading “Sunday Grins or Sunday Grouches”
Praying What Is True
“Then the Pharisees met together to plot how to trap Jesus into saying something for which He could be arrested. They sent some of their disciples, along with the supporters of Herod, to meet with Him. ‘Teacher,’ they said, ‘we know how honest You are. You teach the way of God truthfully. You are impartialContinue reading “Praying What Is True”
Revival
“The high and lofty One who lives in eternity, the Holy One, says this: ‘I live in the high and holy place with those whose spirits are contrite and humble. I restore the crushed spirit of the humble and revive the courage of those with repentant hearts.’” Isaiah 57:15 NLT) Recently I read in aContinue reading “Revival”
Why Religious Freedom Matters to Christians of All Backgrounds
By: John Stonestreet and Dr. Jennifer Patterson *We’re often confused when it comes to “political” topics and believe we should tread lightly for fear it will distract us from our attention to more vital “spiritual” things. Our religious freedom IS a very spiritual issue and should be seen and understood clearly in its proper context.Continue reading “Why Religious Freedom Matters to Christians of All Backgrounds”
Is Meekness Weakness?
“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other, as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together inContinue reading “Is Meekness Weakness?”
Living Without Discrimination
“What is the price of five sparrows – two copper coins? Yet God does not forget a single one of them . And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows. I tell you the truth, everyone whoContinue reading “Living Without Discrimination”
Perfectly Imperfect
“Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time He said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’” (2 Corinthians 12:8-9a NLT) No one is perfect except Jesus. Everyone of us as human beings is flawed and comes up short in some way. The issue isContinue reading “Perfectly Imperfect”
Desperate for An Answer
By: Ron Hutchcraft *Having been on 3 Missions trips I relate to the heart of Ron’s message in this challenging article. Please read with more than a cursory glance, but with the possibility of you going on a trip if you never have. Missions’ trips are not just for teens. Definitely food for thought. Blessings,Continue reading “Desperate for An Answer”
What If?
“I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I amContinue reading “What If?”
