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Can’t Live With Jesus Part-Time Expecting Full Benefits

If Jesus lives in you, then He does so full-time, and grants you the full benefits of being His co-heir. There is no part-time with Jesus, as this would be what the Bible describes as lukewarm faith. A person is either with Him or against Him. If the person is lukewarm (part-time) then Jesus spews [...]

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An Exchange Between Pastors On Critical Theory

An Exhcange Between Pastors On Critical Theory Friend: Interesting. I was sent these links from another church leader in town, saying, “This is an important appeal from a theologian and black pastor about how some CRT discussions can both demean the dignity and experience of black Christians while also being a distraction and deflection from [...]

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An Example of Online Apologetics

Someone I’ve known for years, someone with lots of “baggage”, shared that he didn’t go to church because of personal experience with sexual abuse as a child. He was uncomfortable talking with others about it, even when he was emotionally struggling and people would ask him what was wrong. Sexual abuse is a horrible thing. [...]

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An Edifying Back-and-Forth Between Believers

“It does my heart good that sermons and outreach are more important than the music. Don’t get me wrong, the music is great, but not the reason to go to church.” https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/blog/gallup-asked-americans-why-they-go-church-its-not-music/?fbclid=IwAR1kiJgXzloURmcD1qMo3jmYOyckAv_Ljr3wU20wpiMIPmyJcLittng_yHg This short post with link led to quite the social media dialog. One never knows when the opportunity to present clear biblical teaching [...]

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A Question of Unity

A friend sent me the following email asking for my editing thoughts: Wow! Do you hear the sound of dry bones rattling? I write this just before the election on November 3rd. As you are reading this, we have just experienced the most contentious election cycle of our lives, are in the middle of a [...]

A Number of Shareable Items

“Even if we were carefully to examine just one minute of our lives, we would find ourselves worthy of eternal death. Indeed, each one of us would discover ourselves to be sinners, not in just one area but a hundred thousand; not due to some one fault but to countless millions. Now if even we [...]

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A Half-Dozen Interesting Finds Online (Including a Commentary from Pastor Troy in 2017)

This video seems to feel more and more accurate with each passing day. https://jimdaly.focusonthefamily.com/video-shows-challenge-christian-secular-workplac This is something the American church has largely forgotten to teach. Or maybe “forgotten” is the wrong word. “Neglected” might be more accurate, since pastors and church leaders can’t possibly have forgotten this truth. (Right?) Retweeted on Twitter: “No text can [...]

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7 Examples Showing That Kingdom Work Can Be Done Online

“I wish you were as right about what you are saying as you are passionate while being wrong.” Are you having Kingdom focused dialogues with others online? Passions run hot on social media; followers of Christ have an opportunity to bring truth into the equation. This blog provides examples (some good, some not as [...]

Simple Ways to Strengthen Your Christian Faith

How to Grow Closer to God: 5 Tips for Strengthening Your Christian Faith Religion can play an important role in your life, and you might be looking for ways to grow closer to God as part of your faith. Fortunately, you don’t have to look far to find helpful tips on how to strengthen your [...]

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5 Wonderful Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer with Fellow House Church Members

How To Spread Holiday Cheer in Your House Church Community The holiday season is a time for family, friends and the community. It’s a moment to come together and celebrate all that we have to be thankful for. If you’re part of a house church community, here are five wonderful ways to spread some holiday [...]