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God’s kingdom is made up of many different branches. Humble Christians have always acknowledged that though we might perch on one branch, other branches that preach the true gospel of grace are just as important as ours. We should pray and partner so that our branches are strong. This is where a tool like theological […]
Christian Community is a Gift As we prepare to kick off our summer community groups, we’re excited to see how God will use these weekly groups to deepen our love for Him and one another. With this expectation, we’re reminded that Christian community is a gift from God. Community groups are another opportunity for brothers […]
On Valentine’s Day, we’re reminded that, in our culture, love is a god. This is why there’s commercial appeal to get the chocolates and buy the roses. Where love is a god, the god called “money” has quite an opportunity. The two share a bed quite nicely. This isn’t to scoff at the lovers out […]
A man and a woman walk into a church. As the service begins, they sit on opposite sides of the sanctuary. They are opposite in many ways. The man’s attire is formal and old fashioned; the woman is formal and chic. The man sings vibrantly during the singing; the woman stands and mouths the words. […]
Several years ago, a dear friend of mine died tragically. We hadn’t been the best connected in the couple years leading up to his death, and we were now separated by 10 states. The funeral was scheduled, and I paused. Should I really book travel, take off work, put other obligations on hold to attend […]
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith, just as it is written: The righteous shall live by faith. (Romans […]
Do you ever find yourself silently judging other Christians? Maybe you see something they post online that makes you roll your eyes. Maybe it’s something political that you strongly disagree with. Maybe it’s how they dress or what they choose to spend their money on. Maybe it’s their position on homeschooling, or vaccinations, or masks, […]
We want to highlight two major crises that have happened/are happening in our world: Afghanistan and Haiti. Maybe you have wondered how you can help. We want to make available a way for you to pray and give. With a collaboration between the International Mission Board and North American Mission Board, SEND Relief helps communities […]
For many centuries, Christians have found John Calvin’s A Little Book On The Christian Life a worthy read in helping them journey along in the Christian life. Calvin addresses weighty matters like the pursuit of holiness and self-denial in beautiful, compelling ways. This little book is a guide that helps Christians remember their identity and calling […]
A conversation between Mr. Attentive and Mr. Wiseman from John Bunyan’s Life and Death of Mr. Badman (1680) Attentive: Does not God, by instituting of a day unto holy duties, make great proof how the hearts and inclinations of people do stand to holiness of heart, and a conversation in holy duties? Wiseman: Yes doubtless; […]