So we have stopped evaluating others from a human point of view. At one time we thought of Christ merely from a human point of view. How differently we know him now! This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! (2…
Month: May 2023
Jesus? Yes! The Church? Not so much…
Earlier this month, the Barna Report published a study on American’s response to Jesus, citing a favorable view from those polled.. The “Church,” on the other hand, did not fare as well, as non faith respondents cited several reasons for concerns. Their reasons should not be a surprise. The “ah-ha” moment in the survey is…
When You Feel Alone in Ministry (2 Corinthians 5:11-15)
Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others. God knows we are sincere, and I hope you know this, too. Are we commending ourselves to you again? No, we are giving you a reason to be proud of us, so you can answer those who brag about having a…
11 Lessons for Graduates and You by Jon Gordon
From Jon Gordon’s new book, titled “The Seed,” in time for Graduation season. 1. You are here for a reason and the most important thing you can do in life is to find, live and share your purpose. It’s the one thing in life that truly matters and if you don’t pursue it, everything else is…
Five Principles to Guide Decisions When Scripture Isn’t Clear
Sometimes we can open the Bible and find clear direction regarding the day to day decisions we face. But what about those decisions that Scripture doesn’t directly address? In 1 Corinthians, Paul shares five guiding principles that will help us discern the rightness or wrongness of a particular behavior. Thanks to Dr. John Marshall for…