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The Lie of the Divided Church
Don’t buy the divide. The enemies of God want to exploit every sign of division in the Body of Christ, but we must remember the truth that in Jesus, “all things hold together,” including us. (Colossians 1:17 ESV) God, in His generous wisdom, called us to Himself and to one another. It’s good not to …[ read more ]
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What is the Work of an Evangelist?
Unity. It’s a simple word. It’s a concept people can get behind. Immediately, we appreciate the advantages of it. There is strength in numbers. There is peace in agreement. Majorities make waves. There’s a certain security in group covenant. The Psalmist agrees. “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! It is …[ read more ]
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The Church Knows Better . . .
We’re a nation of wrestlers. Daily we contend with the greater issues of our humanity. How do we define gender and sexuality? How do we love our neighbors – those within and those without our borders? How can we protect our loved ones from violence and terrorists? Is it ever moral to take a life? …[ read more ]
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Here’s Your Sign
I don’t wear crosses. They bother me. I know I’m too literal about them but, to me, it’s like wearing tiny electric chairs or nooses as jewelry. The cross was an ugly instrument of humiliation, oppression, torture and death. Coating it with gold or painting a rose on it, for me, diminishes the truth and …[ read more ]