What can two Roman emperors teach us about worldly power and the way of Christ? A little something about how ambition, control, and empire-building stand in tension with the humility and servant-heartedness Jesus calls His followers to…
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Are you ready to lean into the future with bold faith in spite of the world’s fears? Here are 7 ways many Christians already are, by pursuing spiritual formation, deep trust in Christ, and openness to God's unfolding work in new and innovative ways.
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The enduring message believers have heard “from the beginning”—the call to love one another. This foundational truth remains essential for living faithfully in a world full of distractions and shifting values. Let us return to the simplicity and power of abiding in Christ's love…
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One of the sad ironies about the way that church is done today: we are a relationship-based organization that is really bad at relationships… It’s a miserable revelation that many committed Christians have had to endure in these recent years of scandals and schisms–that a lot of our church friends are fair-weather friends, whose love and support depends on if you’re still in good standing…
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It is a mistake to think that being a Christian believer, church, or nation means that we will have a stronger moral character or a clearer conscience. It is even more of a mistake to think that one’s beliefs are right because they are “Christian?"
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I had growing concerns about my church. At one time, it had been the organizing center around which my entire life had revolved: spiritual, social, and even professional... But that was before the new “vision” the head pastor had sprung on all of us...
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