How should Christians live in the world? Do the Republicans have it right? Should we follow the Democrats? Is American life the way to go? What about some other country, like England, that has a Christian heritage? What about Spain or France or Italy which are predominantly Catholic nations. Should we follow the Catholic way? Continue reading “How Should Christians Live in the World (Introducing Acts) – Acts 1, Part 1”
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God’s surprising views on justice
Last year we started studying the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy. Then I went on sabbatical. We had covered the first nine chapters of Deuteronomy. Now we’re heading back in! For the most part, though, we’re going to study Deuteronomy differently than we did last year. Last year we went chapter by chapter, verse byContinue reading “God’s surprising views on justice”
Can you smell what The _____ is cooking? (When Jesus give you a nickname and changes your life.)
Can you tell whom I’m thinking about? Read the title of this post. Look at the picture. The Rock! That is Dwayne Johnson’s nickname from his days as a professional wrestler. There seems to be a specific kind of person whom we nickname with the word “Rock”. Think about Rocky Balboa. Remember the character SylvesterContinue reading “Can you smell what The _____ is cooking? (When Jesus give you a nickname and changes your life.)”
Is your church keeping you from loving one another?
Yesterday we finished The Advent Conspiracy series. Over the past four weeks we have been challenged to Worship Fully, Spend Less, Give More, and yesterday Love All. All? That can seem impossible. If we see the extreme difference between ourselves and others, it can seem like a chasm we could never cross and don’t wantContinue reading “Is your church keeping you from loving one another?”
Engaging Scripture 