3 Reasons God Won’t Control Who You Marry
Does God pick your spouse? God gives you freedom to choose if you marry or if you remain single. And if you want to get married, God is not going to control that decision.
Have You Ever Been Cut to the Heart?
You are cut to the heart when you realize that it was your sin that put Jesus on the cross—when you see Jesus looking at you. It was your refusal to submit to God’s authority, your rebellious attitude to your parents, and your insistence on always doing things your way for which Jesus died.
The Priesthood of All Believers in the Face of Racism
Muddled though my thoughts and emotions are, one idea has surfaced again and again this week: the priesthood of all believers. Might there be something in this precious doctrine relevant to the church in this moment?
An Emotional Healing Process Everyone Should Know
Everyone deals with painful emotions from time to time. You might struggle with anger, envy, fear, or guilt. Regardless, it’s possible to engage an emotional healing process on your journey toward wholeness.
Should We Sell Everything and Give to the Poor?
The acts to sell everything and give away money were commanded to give way to following Jesus. Going for broke was not the goal. Discipleship is.
Why I’m Wearing a Mask to Church Next Sunday
People have posted passionate rantings on Facebook about their right not to wear a mask. Others have taken a different position and plan to wear a mask. I’m in that latter group. When the church reopens next Sunday, you’ll find me wearing a mask.
Ten Things Every Racial Bridge-Builder Should Know
It’s easy to say that we want diversity in our homes, our neighborhoods and our MOPS groups, but it’s another thing to intentionally do it. We want to share some practical tips to help move you from just wanting it to actually practicing being a racial bridge-builder.
A Minister’s Experience at the Ferguson Protests in 2014
While meeting with another group of young activists called Ferguson Action, Dr. McNeil and her peers were challenged to not only discuss an appropriate response to the situation, but to take action as well. Ferguson Action wanted the ministers to participate in a protest with them.
The Call for God’s Perfect Justice … A Compassionate, Counter-Cultural, Christian Response
To call for justice, if it is biblical, is to call for God’s perfect justice against every form of evil, public or private, societal or personal, popular or unpopular.
12 Habits That Lead to Divorce…and How to Avoid Them!
No one intends to develop these habits that lead to divorce. In fact, every married couple has exchanged vows which promise “til death do us part,” but for far too many marriages, their dreams of “forever” are crushed by divorce.
The Opportunity We Face Right Now
I’m also concerned that we can become an echo of culture, advocating for our political preferences, our convictions, and our rights, rather than seizing the opportunity that we have as followers of Christ.
This Is Not Our Home
This is not our home. As believers, we are called by God to train our minds and hearts to firmly latch onto the biblical teaching that we are passing through this world as pilgrims and strangers. We can never allow ourselves to become comfortable here.
Activism 101: How Churches Can Respond to the Death of George Floyd
I define Christian activism as “Forms of public engagement that seek to connect, inspire, and mobilize congregations (and Christians) to proclaim and embody the gospel and reflect the values of the triune God’s new creation.” The purpose of activism is “[T]o be a witness.
Five Prayers for a Marriage Under Pressure
For many of us, our relationships with those inside of our homes, primarily with our spouses, have been tested, challenged, and pressed unlike ever before. We have experienced marriage under pressure.
Two Religions That Claim to Be Christian
Some religions are "pseudo Christian," meaning they change biblical truths about Christ and God. For example, Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses claim to be Christian, but there are some problems with their core beliefs.
“Free” Images? You’d Better Check the Terms of Service
Some new guidelines have come to our attention about the “free images” on sites such as Canva, PicMonkey, and Snappa. These sites (and others) have recently updated their Terms of Service.
Hypocrisy Is Christianity’s Greatest Scandal: Also Its Greatest Validation?
While it is fair to call out Christians for hypocrisy, the hypocrisy in no way negates Christianity, but rather establishes it.
Outreach Idea: Job Hunting Classes
So maybe it’s time to consider creating an outreach specifically designed to help your church members with job hunting. Help them re-start their career, and get back on track financially.
22 Resources for Racial Change From MOPS
It’s vital to be sharing voices of color in order to gain a deeper understanding that leads to harder conversations, stronger connections, and fervent action. Here’s a short list of some compiled resources for racial change.
Race, Riots and the Bible
What has happened in our country has gone far beyond protesting. There is anarchy and riots in the streets. How can we think Biblically about protests, riots, and looting?
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