Calling oneself a “Bible-believing Christian” fails to account for the fact that every belief system, knowingly or unknowingly, arises out of a particular history.
06/02/26
From the very beginning, the community that God was forming was going to be much more inclusive than anyone could have imagined.
06/01/26
There are important historical reasons for making a distinction between ministry and vocation.
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12/03/22
John the Baptist’s question in our text offers you an opportunity to help your congregation take seriously the doubts experienced by those who live by faith.
11/28/22
For with God we look not for the order of nature, but rest our faith in the power of him who works.
11/26/22
The Lord is coming, that much is certain. He is coming to reign, not only over the heavens, but also over the members of your congregation.
11/24/22
It all starts with God; and it all ends with God. He is the alpha and omega of giving and generosity.
11/21/22
Help comes for those who cannot help themselves. When we bottom-out and come to the end of ourselves, that is where hope springs.
11/19/22
He cuts into our darkness with words that work like a knife. They awaken us from our routine to a sliver of light. Jesus reigns and He will return.
11/18/22
Who is God really? He is offensive, anarchic by the world’s standards, and far too gracious to people who don’t deserve his time or attention.
11/17/22
You are the friend in low places. It’s only from this place that you are free to look outside yourself for the remedy to the issues that plague you and humanity.
11/12/22
As the church year ends, we are not give a vision of Jesus on His throne, ruling over a new creation. Instead, we see Jesus ruling from the cross. His grace comes in the midst of suffering and pain.
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11/12/22
The epistle text from Colossians 1 declares how the great drama of redemption and human history ends.
11/08/22
Our God is a living God and he listens to our cries for help.
11/07/22
Weak faith in a strong Christ is still saving faith.
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