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Biblical Conduct - Part 8 Speak the Truth: Correction
What’s something that makes you uncomfortable? Maybe fingernails on a chalkboard? Or the sound of a fork scratching on a plate? As children of God, we are called to “speak the truth in love,” something that is often very uncomfortable for all parties involved. But like taking a distasteful but life-giving medicine, the truth is vital for health.
Biblical Conduct - Part 6 Biblical Role Models - Part 2 (New Testament)
John the Baptist did not mince words — like the prophets of the Old Testament, he clearly told the religious leaders of his day that they were wicked and needed to repent.
Living with a Saturday Mentality
The disciples did not understand the scriptures and did not expect the resurrection, and yet we have the hope of the resurrection.
The Question
Questions. Rumors. Charges. Confusion. Devotion and hate. Allegiance and plots. Criticism and fault-finding, mingled with loyalty and following. Awe and wonder, along with jealousy and cynicism. He was divisive. Not because he tried to be—God knows he was kind, humble, and gentle—but because of what he said, where he went, who he saw, and what he did. Most of all, because of who he said he was—and because what he claimed about himself—amazing and mysterious—was true.
Jesus and Economics: Three Episodes (Biblical Economics, Part 7)
In addition to being the central figure of all history, Christ Jesus is also one of the most controversial. Some believe Christ was “a good moral teacher.” According to others, “he was an ideal; an example.” But sadly, few outside or even inside the Church have ever taken the time to listen to what he actually taught! Let’s look at three key moments from the gospels to learn the most vital elements of Jesus’ lessons on money…
The Different Drummer
The cool twilight breezes made their way gently through the rugged hillside.
It grew still. The men sitting there looked down.
Nobody said anything.
It had been another day of eager and curious crowds; demanding questions and puzzled faces - stressful, exhausting - and confusing.
Psalm 8 – God Visited Us
Psalm 8 is a Messianic Psalm that prophesies Jesus’ birth and His dominion over everything in the heavens and on the earth. Even in these first 4 verses…
On the Other Side of FEAR
There are people waiting for us on the other side of our fear.
As I was reading Mark 4 the other day - the story of Jesus calmly resting in the middle of the storm, I was reminded that sometimes we have to make a choice to go over to the other side…
The Revelation of Jesus
I need some perspective right now.
I feel lost in a sea of getting up, trying to fill my day, seeking to ignore what is going on around me and coping. Yes, I said it - I am trying to cope like everyone else in the world.