As we wait in this time of darkness for the light to shine forth, we pray in hope and anticipation of the new thing God is going to do. We pray in sure expectation because God i...
read moreAs we move toward God in Prayer, we begin by recognizing who he is and who we are. He is our God, our King, our Shepherd. We are his creation, his people, his sheep. In prayer w...
read moreWe live out our lives in the body, and redemption is not complete until we receive our new spiritual body in the resurrection. In the meantime, we are called to discipline our b...
read moreThe promise of the new life in Christ and by the Spirit is that we can live the life God desires us to live, now! We have been called to live obediently to the Word and way of G...
read more“Do what feels right to you,” is almost a cultural manifesto. The problem with everyone doing what feels right to themselves is that, in our sin-soaked-selves, we desire that wh...
read moreThe new life in Christ begins in the mind. A part of dying to self and living in Christ is to recognize the way that we have been patterned to think within the thought forms of ...
read moreWe live in a society that wants to improve things a little bit at a time. We believe that if we just keep going with our good intentions we’ll eventually enjoy “the good life.” ...
read moreWe were made by God, not just in his image, but to be his image. Fundamentally, that is who we are—the image of God. Of course, we’re not. Because we do not trust God, we have d...
read moreJesus is a figure that continues to divide people today. Who is he? Our answer to that question determines the level of authority we allow him, which determines our willingness ...
read moreAs Wesleyans, we believe that a believer can choose to leave Jesus. This is essential for belief itself to be real. However, it is heartbreaking when this occurs because no one ...
read moreThe in-breaking of the Word is sudden and surprising, yet the event does not remake us without our consent or our participation. It is an extraordinary question, “do you want to...
read moreThe process of the old world passing away is a painful one. As humans we attempt to understand and, perhaps, even try to contain the event. Jesus cuts across all such attempts b...
read moreWe often ask for renewal and pray for revival, but we seldom think of the cost. Renewal and revival are painful processes, especially to those who are committed to the status qu...
read moreThese are familiar opening words “In the Beginning. . .,” but there is a sudden twist “. . . was the word.” John whipsaws our attention between the pages...
read moreHow is the Christ community different than other groups? If we are to be an alternative community and story to the community and story of the world, how are we doing? Do we real...
read moreThe Greek word for witness is “martyr.” Through church history the word came to mean someone who suffers and dies for their faith. This reminds us that those who proclaim Jesus ...
read moreBecoming citizens of the kingdom of God does not mean that we cease to live in the world. Rather, it is an opportunity to live well in the world. Living well for the benefit of ...
read moreThere are those in the body of Christ who have an ability to teach the things of God. The teacher is concerned with helping people not only to have information, but to understan...
read morePastor is a word that gets used quite a bit in church world. Often times it is a bit of a catch all. However, Scripture points out that it is a specific call. To be called as a ...
read moreAn evangelist is someone who is gifted at sharing the good news of Jesus in compelling ways to people around them. This role is not a sales position with a quota. Rather, the ev...
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