…enigmas, too. Never more connected, we seem to be growing more distant. Never more efficient, we have never been more distracted. Drawing from the insights of numerous thinkers, published studies,…
Body shaming. Marriage shaming. Single shaming. Mom shaming. Lifestyle shaming. Religious shaming. It seems no matter which direction we turn, women can’t shake the shame that is constantly piled on…
…the Christian life, The Pilgrim’s Progress, for young readers—hoping to bring its treasury of wisdom nearer to children’s hearts and minds. That version has sold over 800,000 copies! It preserves the original…
…Donata Wenders, whose work has appeared in prominent newspapers and magazines, including The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and Esquire, as well as museums and galleries throughout the world. More Info & Purchase…
…self-pity, self-sensitiveness, self-defense, self-sufficiency, self-consciousness, self-righteousness, self-obsession, self-absorption, self-serving, self-glorying (and learning how the love of self is the greatest love of all!) The Gospel of Jesus teaches us towards: …
…Son of the living God.” And John says, “That’s the first rubric, the first question.” So, throughout this study, we’ve borrowed from Robert Law’s helpful categories. They’re apparent to us…
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…of God in this world.” – Eugene Peterson, Practice Resurrection Contrasts in 1 John 1-4: Light / dark (1:5) Truth / lie (1:6) Righteousness / sin (1:8-9) New Commandment /…
…know what–love is.” Some warned us that we might become “addicted to–love.” Or we might even be a “victim–of love.” … because after all, love is a… [“battlefield”] Oh, yeah,…
…sins, intensify one another’s sufferings, point out one another’s failings . . . .” – Ray Ortlund, Jr. “The Christian community, when it is working properly, offers men and women…
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…sprawling book is about. I have settled on this, ‘God gets His family back.’” –Philip Yancey Oh, man, that’s good. I don’t know where all of us are. I don’t…
…which we draw our life.” – Leon Morris, The New Bible Commentary Our belief influences our behavior. Our behavior reveals our core beliefs. “Just as we have borne the image…
…my path. PEOPLE: I have inherited Your testimonies forever, for they are the joy of my heart. Amen! Amen! Amen! Source: Psalm 119:89-91, 103, 105, 112 (NASB) Prayer: Zacharias Ursinus…
…don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t do that, don’t do that, don’t do that, don’t do that. There are people that think they are know-it-alls. You can probably think of one…
…first century? How is it different? Authentic Biblical faith has three(3) tests: Theological, Moral, and Social. Knowing the facts about Jesus Christ (Theological Test) is critical to Biblical Faith, but how…
…be; He commanded, and it stood firm. Prayer: Bernard of Clairvaux Come, Holy Spirit, and bring from heaven a ray of Thy light! Come, Thou father of the poor, Thou…
…the love of God is perfected.” In Greek that word is “teleios.” We would say, “telos,” it has an end goal. We are a future-oriented faith. Not perfection this life,…
…‘postponed obedience.’” – Elisabeth Elliot Evidence of knowing God: When I say, “I know Christ” (2:4) Evidence: Obedience to the word of Christ (2:5) When I say, “I abide in…
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…guidance, it’s purity. It’s holiness, it’s warmth, it’s beauty, it’s truth, it’s integrity, it’s honesty. It dispels darkness. Somebody say “amen.” Amen. Yeah, let’s dispel some darkness. I love that….
…love others? (4:7-8) The Joyful Fellowship of Jesus: 1 John 1 Incarnation: what we have heard, seen, beheld and now proclaim (v. 1-4) Illumination: humanity’s need for God’s light (v….
…Spirit, the promised comforter and counselor! All glory and praise be to the one true God, now and forevermore, amen! Prayer: Columbanus (543-615 AD) Grant to me, O Lord, I…
…King Charles III. Some of you’ll know the name A.N. Wilson, he’s a Brit who’s a writer. On September 16th, the headline from A.N. Wilson was, “It’s too much to…
Jim Thomas, Senior Pastor Matthew 28:16-20 Matthew: The King and His Kingdom The person of Christ (Matthew 1-4) The principles of Christ (Matthew 5-7) The power of Christ (Matthew 8-28)…
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…said, “I’m thirsty.” He said, “It is finished.” And as I say, “Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit.” His lungs stopped breathing. His heart stopped beating. Jesus laid…
…on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-32) Ten apostles (Luke 24:33-49) Thomas and the other apostles (John 20:26-30) Seven apostles (John 21) All the apostles (Matthew 28:16-20) All the apostles …
