Followers of Jesus are salty foot-washers? – Love One Another, Part 2

Editor’s Note: This week we welcome David Hundert as guest blogger! In the previous post, we learned one of the most repeated words in the New Testament, “one another.” So, how do we, the Church of Christ, apply the concept of “one another” to our churches, our relationships? Jesus once taught,  “Salt is good, butContinue reading “Followers of Jesus are salty foot-washers? – Love One Another, Part 2”

You might be an impostor and not even know it – Jude 1-16, Part 5

All week long in this series of posts on Jude 1-16, we’ve been reading this ancient letter in which Jude reveals to the Christians that they have ungodly impostors in their church. Are you an impostor? No? Are you sure? Is it possible that there might be some small way you are living an inconsistentContinue reading “You might be an impostor and not even know it – Jude 1-16, Part 5”

How to grow your love for God, part 4 (why following his commands is not burdensome)

Does following God sometimes feel burdensome to you?  Can it seem like there are so many rules, and your heart and mind are not inclined to follow those rules?  If you’ve ever thought or felt something close to that, you’re not alone.  Many people have wondered why following God’s ways can be so difficult.  MostContinue reading “How to grow your love for God, part 4 (why following his commands is not burdensome)”

How to grow your love for God, part 3 (dealing with our fears)

What do you fear?  Even if you are the kind of person who is not afraid of hardly anything, do you have concerns?  What bothers you?  Maybe your personality really struggles with fears.  I’ve talked in a previous post about my own struggles with anxiety. I’ve come to realize I have triggers: health and financialContinue reading “How to grow your love for God, part 3 (dealing with our fears)”