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New Year’s Resolutions | Jesus’ Creed
According to Robert's Rules of Order, resolutions are not binding. That is, they do not require any action on the part of the body which adopts the resolution. If Congress passes a resolution recognizing the courageous service of a…
Nones Just Keep Rising – Dr. James Emery White Christian Blog
I have long argued that the most important religious trend of our time is the rise of no. As I wrote in my book The rise of the nuns, the “nones” are those with no religious affiliation. When asked about their…
4 lessons from Lysa Terkeurst’s divorce announcement
Three years ago, Lysa Terkeurst and her husband presented themselves before man and God and renewed their vows following a painful separation after infidelity. They gave so much hope to those who walked the painful…
Blog: The Artwork of “Maverick” Grant Lund (1/4/22)
In the fall of 1971, the Southeast Missourian was preparing for its 25th annual art exhibition, turning its newspaper offices into an art gallery and inviting local residents to come and enjoy it.
One of the newcomers to the Cape…
GUEST BLOG: Dave Brownz – 1492-2022 THE RISE AND FALL OF CAPITALOCENE
The year 2022 is the year 3 of Sars CoV 2 and the year 270 of climate change dating from 1750. But the year we should pay attention to is the year 530 of the Capitalocene, dating from 1492, the time. most critical!-->!-->…
My Top 5 Patheos Blog Posts in 2021
I am grateful for the opportunity to write on this site. Sometimes it surprises me how much attention a post grabs. I sit down every few days and write or report what I read and then people either read it or don't. My favorite was…
BLOG: Make up your mind to read the Bible
As the New Year approaches, countless people already have a list of resolutions for 2022, hoping to get better. I would say that any list of resolutions should include “Read the Bible daily,” ideally…
The 10 Best Blog Posts on Religion in 2021
In 2021, our authors published new research, analysis, and ideas on topics ranging from religious tolerance to taboos, atheistic stereotypes to the lure of religious politics, and more. Read our top 10 blog posts of the year from…
The Top 10 Best Samaritan Blog Posts of 2021 | The Best Samaritan with Jamie Aten and Kent Annan
As we wrap up 2021, here's what readers liked most about our first year at The Better Samaritan.
10. The COVID debate between churches
Kent Annan got frustrated when it came to signing up for his COVID booster. This is the major mistake…
2021 in review
It's time to recap the year that has been. And what a year it was.
There are several ways to do this, many of which are interesting. You can look at a year in terms of notable deaths, viral events, political…
A Word for 2022 – Dena Johnson Martin Christian Blog
We are on the cusp of a new year, filled with 365 new days.
A new start.
A new start.
New opportunities.
Full of promises.
New mercies every day.
The past two years have been difficult for many. We have…
Blog: Life in God is worth seeking (12/28/21)
BY JON PAUSLEY - OKOBOJI BIBLICAL CONFERENCE MINISTRIES
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart Jeremiah 29:13
Have you heard that attention span is decreasing? A study suggests that the average human…
Dave Trott’s blog: The Copernican shift | Opinion
When we see footage shot by a GoPro camera, it looks like we are stationery and everything else is moving around us.
We experience our position as a fixed and unchanging point of…
RIP, Desmond Tutu | Jesus’ Creed
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has died at the age of 90. He is known for his work to break the chains of the apartheid system in South Africa and then for pursuing reconciliation. A word that runs through his life is a peacemaker. From…
Sunrise, sunset and burning bush: Cantor BB blog
The other day we observed the winter solstice. The day with the fewest hours of sunshine in the calendar year, the longest, darkest night. I happen to live 100 feet above the shore of Lake Michigan and I often get!-->…
The Day Jesus Found Us | Jesus’ Creed
I am always amused when I hear someone testify that they have “found Jesus”. Jesus was not lost, I remind them. We were. The good news of the gospel is that Jesus has found us.
Christianity is not a list of ten easy steps to get to God.…
Blog: Christmas Traditions Abound (12/24/21)
Today, many of our readers observe special traditions that may have bonded generations of their families around Christmas time, or are simply a new, but much-loved, activity that brings them closer to loved ones during the holiday season.…
Blog: Potential (12/23/21) | Greene County Daily World
As the year draws to a close, I want to thank you for reading and often offering encouraging words about my columns. It was heartwarming to know that my devoted mother, loving wife and caring daughter weren't the only ones reading the…
Blog: Potential (12/23/21) | Greene County Daily World
As the year draws to a close, I want to thank you for reading and often offering encouraging words about my columns. It was heartwarming to know that my devoted mother, loving wife and caring daughter weren't the only ones reading the…
The Real Christmas Carol (2021)
Most people have seen one or more versions of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol.
By far, this is one of my favorite Christmas tales: the story of Ebenezer Scrooge having his consciousness awakened by the appearance…
GUEST BLOG: Ian Powell – Reply to omicron
Associate Professor Siouxsie Wiles knows a lot about viruses. She directs the laboratory of bioluminescent superbugs (production and emission of light by a living organism for us, mere mortals) at the University!-->!-->…
What about this silent night?
Silent night,
Holy Night,
Everything is calm,
Everything is clear
As my daughter led the congregation in worship with these words, my heart was heavy and heavy. Yes, it is that time when we celebrate the peace…
West Seattle Blog… | DEVELOPMENT: mixed-use building with more than 200 apartments for South…
(Photos from the King County Assessor's Office)
New on City Records: The largest redevelopment proposal yet for South Delridge. Last May we mentioned an!-->!-->!-->…
Blog: Christmas greetings (12/20/21) | Marshall Democrat-News
Yes… I said "Christmas" wishes. I said it because it is, after all, the Christmas season. And I have some hopes and wishes for each of you.
For example, I hope you have a lot of wishes for yourself and your loved ones, and the most…
Weekly meanders, December 18, 2021 | Jesus’ Creed
Good morning! Have a nice week end! It's officially cold here in Chicagoland.
What happens when we run out of eggnog?
(NEXSTAR) - With Christmas days away, many are stocking up on holiday favorites, including eggnog. Unfortunately for…
West Seattle Blog… | WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: burglary, arson, church vandalism
Someone has been broken into and vandalized Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist to the admiral on Friday evening. We learned about it late Friday!-->!-->!-->…
A Sneaky Christmas | Jesus’ Creed
When you read Bible stories, you are constantly caught in “I didn't see it coming” moments. Abraham was 75 when God called him to found a new nation. Seventy-five is not the typical age to start great adventures, let alone become a…
Yes, Virginia (2021) – Dr. James Emery White Christian Blog
In 1897, Dr. Philip O'Hanlon, an assistant coroner on Manhattan's Upper West Side, was questioned by his then eight-year-old daughter, Virginia, if Santa Claus really existed. He suggested that she write The…
Church Planting for All, with Peyton Jones (ep 021) | Pivot
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MEDIAWATCH: The spin-off wakes up completely on LOTR
One of the problems with Woke's identity politics is that it manages to overshadow much bigger issues.
We have seen it in poverty and police profiling and we see it every week in Stuff, RNZ, TVNZ and most of all in!-->!-->…
BLOG: Damage reported from heavy storms in Tennessee Valley
(WHNT) – High winds and storms swept through the Tennessee Valley on Saturday and caused damage in several areas.
This weather system spanned several states, causing deadly tornadoes in Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee.…
When life gives you too much
Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by life? Did you feel like you were just struggling to keep your nose above the water and keep breathing? Did you think you just couldn't keep putting one foot in front of…
BLOG: Disagree like Jesus | Baptist messenger from Oklahoma
Conflict.
It's a word we'd rather avoid and spend a lot of time on wringing our hands on. Conflict in our workplace, conflict in our families, conflict in our circles of influence, each of them…
Operations Blog | What do First Amendment rights guarantee to student organizations?
Staff at the Daily Iowan Opinions discuss the settlement of two First Amendment rights lawsuits.
Shahab Khan (Opinions Columnist): For example, the University of Iowa has been involved in two First Amendment lawsuits concerning religious…
The Advent Conspiracy (2021) – Dr. James Emery White Christian Blog
It's the season to knock out all your Christmas shopping as the countdown to Christmas is officially on.
Whether you're more of a crowd-fighting Black Friday Christmas shopper or a Cyber Monday shopper sitting on…
Dr Liz Gordon: Our Path to Mediocrity
"We have a choice: a choice between our current path to mediocrity, or a path to a more confident, ambitious and prosperous future" - Christopher Luxon MP.
Roads, trips and seeing things from another perspective!-->!-->…
A glimpse of Generation Alpha
Generation Z, born between 1995 and 2010, fills the current cycle of generational news. Well it should. As I wrote in Meet Generation Z:
" will come to characterize the new reality of a post-Christian world. As…
Blog: How Your Church Can Fundraise for a New Social Cause Campaign (1/21)
As the church grows, its need for money also increases, but sometimes the collections of donations and tithes are not enough to meet this need. There might be a need to renovate, buy land, buy a pastor's house, or send a team to local…
READ DON’T MISS: The Cénacle community
THE FIRST QUESTION: “Is the 'upper room' a church? Strictly speaking, the answer is "No". It is certainly a place of evangelical Christian fellowship, but if by "church" you mean a dedicated place of worship,!-->!-->…
Why we need more street preachers
“Invite your Lord to the way with wisdom and good instruction, and discuss with them in the best way. Indeed, your Lord is most aware of who has strayed from his path, and he is most aware of who is guided. "- (Quran 16: 125)
THE…
Blog: Original Thanksgiving (11/31/21) | Dickinson County News
By Reverend Nicholas Hanges - Foundation Church, Spencer
This week, over 300 million people celebrated Thanksgiving in America. If you google “Thanksgiving Origins,” you'll find a wealth of historical information regarding the start…
The simple thing that is difficult to do.
WHY do people fear a united world in which solidarity, rather than greed, is the driving force? In such a world, the Covid-19 pandemic would have been managed collectively, without regard to either the narrow!-->!-->…
Five reasons why the Christian life is difficult
Recently I was reading an old blog post about when Roy and I got married for the first time. In case you didn't know, our first two years were HARD ... and that might be the understatement of the year!
As if…
A Spirit for God (2021)
Never before have "habits of the mind" been so important. As Winston Churchill foresightedly stated in his address to Harvard University in 1943: “The empires of the future will be empires of the spirit. Oxford…
Books of the Year on the Creed of Jesus | Jesus’ Creed
The late judge Antonin Scalia, known for his clear and inspiring prose, once said what makes good writing:
“I think there is also the genius of writing - which is mainly, I think, the ability to put yourself in the shoes of your audience;…
Totally Not Fake News: Victory for all
Houston, TX - A strange feeling settled in the offices of NRG Stadium and the Houston Texans last week. "That was weird, man…" observed an anonymous staff member. “There was a feeling of something that we haven't felt… since… maybe the…
Thanks for the chips (2021)
Editor's Note: This blog is a favorite of the Church & Culture team and has become a Thanksgiving tradition. Enjoy it and Happy Thanksgiving!
The barracks where Corrie ten Boom and her sister Betsy were held…
Dublin City University faces criticism for response to speaker George Floyd’s blog post
Dublin City University has come under fire this week following its response to a controversial blog post posted by one of its assistant professors.Dr Mark Humphrys caused a stir among the DCU student body after the discovery of his personal…
No More Knives Tour Visits Fulwood High School
The No More Knives Tour
As part of the No More Knives tour, The Message Trust and the Solbox artists were hosted at Archbishop Temple Church of England High School on Thursday, November 18.
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Blog: So that no one or nothing is lost (23/11/21)
BY LAURIE HALLER - COUNCIL OF UNITED METHODIST BISHOPS
Are you a collector? Are you a pack rat? Do you keep every card that is sent to you, every magazine that you have ever received? Do you refuse to bring anything to your church…
Seminary Now Black Friday Sale | Jesus’ Creed
Save over 40% on unlimited access to streaming video lessons
This holiday season, take advantage of a special Black Friday sale from Seminary Now, a new on-demand streaming platform featuring exclusive video lessons from renowned…
Life Update – Dena Johnson Martin Christian Blog
Can you believe Thanksgiving is next week? I have no idea what happened this year.
In fact, I took a little break from my blog as I try to take a deep breath and get my feet back under me. I am more than…
Turkey Turkey: A blog post invited by Rose
I was going to write one of my haunting blog posts today. But first, Rosie and I had to drive to Three Springs Drive on a shopping expedition. Of course, before we went on a shopping trip, we had to do an expedition to the thrift…
Is God a moral monster?
Richard Dawkins calls the God of the Bible a “moral monster”. For example, Dawkins calls God's command to Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as "shameful" and amounting to "child abuse and intimidation." He…
Blog: The cooperative program is a synergy, biblically speaking
Synergy. That's the word that comes to mind when I think of the Co-op Program (CP). We know it's a proven fact that we can do more together than we can do alone. I wanted to explore CP as synonymous…
Traditional Chinese translation PMBOK7 in 9 weeks! – PR news blog
The PMBOK® Guide, a guide to the body of knowledge in project management, also known as “The Project Management Bible,” is four years away from the sixth edition. The PMI (Project Management Institute) launched its seventh edition in…
From scratch | Jesus’ Creed
Chicago is called "The Second City" because most of it was rebuilt after the Great Chicago Fire. Some of the iconic Chicago Skyline architectural buildings were constructed around this time in the city's history. If you take the historic…
Texas Classical Review »Blog Archive» The Houston Chamber Choir Brings Warmth and Intimacy to Brahms…
Robert Simpson conducted the Houston Chamber Choir in Brahms' German Requiem Saturday night at South Main Baptist Church.
Johannes brahms A German requiem offers a different message than, say, Giuseppe Verdi's Requiem.…
The inaugural blog | JC LaChette
The inaugural blog.
It's a Frasier reference. Please feel free to tell me in the comments if you get it.
In any event… Hi! I am JC LaChette, the Antithetic Christian. This is my blog - The antithetical Christian.
Welcome and…
Encouragement for the tired and discouraged
Today's article first appeared on JenniferSlatteryLivesOutLoud.com on May 23, 2019.
Before you dive into today's post, I have some fun news! My friend and super talented author and speaker Grace Fox and I have…
Pastoral Transition with Gary Garcia, (Ep 17) | Pivot
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Biblical feast of femininity and the harvest | Jesus’ Creed
This article first appeared on CBE International's blog, Mutuality, on 10/28/2021 https://www.cbeinternational.org/resource/article/mutuality-blog-magazine/7-ways-you- can-dress-biblical-womanhood -your-churches
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Katie…
BLOG: There’s still a snake in your house
My wife hates snakes.
In fact, that's an understatement. There aren't enough CAPS LOCK keys in the world to put in writing how much my wife, a real Eve's daughter, hates those crawling dirt lickers.
A…
New book and blog from Fr. Charles – Take this cup!
This article is the first from one of my new blogs: Take this cup: how God turns suffering into glory and Joy.
I will rely heavily on my book of the same title, which is the result of 30 years of meditating on what the Bible says about…
New history documentaries spotlight Cottam Hall and Lancashire’s Haydock family
Aerial view of the Cottam Hall area
A local history buff has covered Cottam Hall and the Haydock family in two new documentaries.
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Former Preston professor Gary Cunliffe,…
A nation under Graham (?) | Jesus’ Creed
A nation under Graham
America, much like many countries shaped by biblical religion - from Israel to Ireland, has a history of politicians and preachers using apocalyptic rhetoric extensively. Over a decade ago, Charles Mathewes and…
Living the Gospel of King Jesus (Blog Series): Matthew W. Bates on Acts
This is a series of blogs about some of the participants in the new book, Living the Gospel of King Jesus. Today we have Dr. Matthew W. Bates, co-editor and contributor to this tribute book to our friend Scot McKnight.…
Recent books: Oct 14, 2021 | Jesus’ Creed
A new series here at CT's Jesus Creed - recent books that have crossed my desk.
Joel Looper examines the question "What did DB think of the American Church?" »In his new book Bonhoeffer's America: a land without reform. This is an…
Understanding the second “evangelical” part: fundamentalism
* Editor's note: This is the second in a five-part series. Make sure you read the first installment here.
The term "fundamentalist" or "fundamentalism" was probably first coined by Curtis Lee Laws in the Baptist…
University of Montana Launches Investigation of Computer Science Professor’s Blog Posts |…
University of Montana students, staff and other community members call for the dismissal of computer science professor Rob Smith after the student newspaper published several blog posts and videos making disturbing…
I am Nicodemus | Jesus’ Creed
I just realized in my 41st year of life, my 21st year of intentionally following Jesus, and my 11th year as the senior pastor of a church that… I am Nicodemus. And I am not alone. Here's the familiar story:
Now, there was a Pharisee, a…
University of Montana Launches Investigation of Computer Science Professor’s Blog Posts |…
University of Montana students, staff and other community members call for the dismissal of computer science professor Rob Smith after the student newspaper published several blog posts and videos making disturbing…
BLOG: Away from the spotlight on social media
There is a highlight in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers movie.
Just moments after the epic battle of Helms Deep was won by the forces of good, wizard Gandalf said: "The battle for Middle Earth…
The move from gathering to connecting
Previously, everything churches did digitally was designed to serve the physical, meaning in-person, physical events and activities. The digital has been used to market, give information or offer a record for the…
Blog: Spiritual Warfare is Real (5/10/21)
BY GARY OLSON - RETIRED PASTEUR
"So let's put aside the acts of darkness and put on the armor of light." (Romans 13:12) These words are followed by warnings against behaviors that put people in the worst trouble. "On the contrary, put…
The Church and family values
One of the core values of the church that I have the privilege of leading is that loving relationships should permeate all aspects of church life. As Jesus himself said: "Love one another. Just as I loved you,…
Blog: Angels, dreams and miracles (2/10/21)
Fall March for ALS 2021
In my mind today, I was amazed by angels, miracles and dreams. Students, I'm currently super busy Sal le Gal. I am currently juggling this year's run, a haunted trail, and sit on committees to bring good to our…
The importance of asserting online presence
In March 2020, almost every church on the planet rushed to not only be online, but also to create as much online presence as possible and to encourage all online engagement.
You would think the vast majority of…
Living the Gospel of King Jesus (Blog Series): Mike Bird on the “Gospel” in the Gospels
Good fall to you all (or good spring to Mike)! Happy to start a blogging series on some of the participants in the new book, Living the Gospel of King Jesus. First up, we have Dr. Michael F. Bird, my good friend and another Scot…
Vibrant backdrops designed to shatter darkness with light
Long before the Taliban existed and the CoronaVirus hit our world, 18th century theologian Matthew Henry wrote, "All human life is war."
I imagine many of us have felt the reality of this statement over…
Out of the overflow | Jesus’ Creed
Out of the way, Mike Glenn
If you are on the staff of Brentwood Baptist Church, you are subject to several requirements and expectations. They are all written and delivered during your onboarding process. Most are what you would expect…
10 years of political blogging with Charles P. Pierce
(Permanent musical accompaniment to the blog's favorite Living Canadian last post of the week)This week, a point of personal privilege.Ten years ago this Sunday, I opened the doors of this shebeen for the first time. I was in Orlando,…
The prayer of Jesus – Dr. James Emery White Christian Blog
“I don't know what to pray for. I'm not sure how to pray right now. I'm not even sure I want to pray, but I know I need to. I'm just a mess.
Have you ever felt this? We all have. Whether we are faced with the…
Blog: What made Jesus cry (09/17/21)
by Rev. Clark G. Armstrong
Marshall Church of the Nazarene
The Weeping Jesus Statue is a statue of Jesus crucified in Mumbai (Bombay) who actually weeps over the face of Jesus due to a combination of the elevation, humidity and…
Broncos Blog: Questionable OLB Bradley Chubb vs. Jaguars | Broncos
ENGLEWOOD - For the second week in a row, Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb is listed as questionable…
Nobody likes the product | Jesus’ Creed
There is a story that is told often at business conferences about a dog food company that needed to improve their sales. The CEO of the company called a meeting and the problem of declining sales was analyzed by various consultants and…
I kissed Christianity goodbye – Dr. James Emery White Christian Blog
In the late 90s, Joshua Harris burst onto the Christian scene with a book titled I kissed the meeting goodbye, a treatise on courtship and courtship. The book sold millions and made him, in one observer's words, an…
Ministry leaders are exhausted and weary
Ministry leaders are exhausted and weary
I ran into a friend a few weeks ago and she asked me how I was doing. My response was, “I'm tired. We chatted for a while and I started to think and think…
Generation Z: Update – Dr. James Emery White’s Christian Blog
In coordination with the Barna Research Group, the American Bible Society's 2021 "State of the Bible" has been released.
In what can only be called an understatement, the report says that “Gen Z – especially young…
Blog: What Does the Bible Say About Children Obeying Their Parents? (7/9/21)
By Kurt Trucksess - CrossWinds Church
Children obeying their parents is a direct command from God. Ephesians 6: 1 says, “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for it is righteous. In this verse, obeying one's parents cannot be…
Asking Five Whys – Dr. James Emery White Christian Blog
Jim Collins - one of the foremost thinkers on all things business, organization, and leadership - has suggested that to really get to the heart of your purpose, you should ask at least five sequential "why"…
The glory and courage of God for what lies ahead
When God calls me to something difficult, or to make a radical change in my life, I want clear indications that I really hear from him. I tell Him that, and I am not demanding and it does not come from a lack of…
point of no return in discipleship | Jesus’ Creed
The point of no return
Discipleship.
If you've been in church for as long as I have, hearing or seeing the word "disciple" can almost put you in a coma. The image that comes to my mind is almost universal: a group of people - it can be…
BLOG: People, pronouns and perspectives
The time to go back to school is here. Students get to know their teachers and teachers get to know their students.
The other day I heard about a class where students were asked to share their favorite…
Writing For Ministry, with Drew Dyck, EP 010 | Pivot
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6 key tips to avoid burnout
I love this God given opportunity that He has placed in my life. I love being a mother of three very different children, two of whom are now adults. I love being a wife, a friend and a colleague. I enjoy working…
What is Wisdom? | Jesus’ Creed
Today we begin a series with the graduates of the Séminaire du Nord summarizing their chapter of Wise church.
This post is from Dan Hanlon.
Parents and teachers of toddlers know how important and yet difficult it can be to provide brief…
BLOG: This time we had a pop quiz on Bible literacy in church
What happens when the leader of your small group is a professional educator giving literature classes to sophomores in high school and graduate students of the AP? I found out the hard way: you get a…
The Discipleship Training Exercise | Jesus’ Creed
The Discipleship Training Exercise
When we talk about discipleship in the local church, this is what comes to mind for most people. They will meet with a group of friends. They will talk about their jobs, their families and their favorite…
Why do Christian leaders fall?
Photo credit: ©Juan Pablo Rodriguez/Unsplash I recently listened to the first episode of Christianity today podcast about the disappearance of Mark Driscoll and Mars Hill Church. It was excellent and well…
Meghan McCain goes out of sight
Thursday, Meghan McCain, co-host and conservative voice on ABC's View announced that she would be leaving the popular talk show.In an announcement during Thursday's episode of View, McCain, daughter of late Sen. John McCain, shared that…
Preaching Your Own Funeral | creed of jesus
Preaching Your Own Funeral, by Mike Glenn
My wife and I began the difficult and humbling process of planning our funeral. Neither my mom nor my dad did any pre-planning. My dad's philosophy was, “I'll take care of it when I get there. He…
temporary measures in times of crisis | Jesus’ Creed
Temporary measures in times of crisis
The first time in my life that I went “live” was on Saturday March 14, announcing that there would be no church in the morning. I'd been a pastor here for nearly eighteen years, but my head was…
Take it easy: some ground rules for this blog
When I first returned to Patheos in November 2020, I wrote an article about who I am and what you'll want to keep in mind as you read. In this entry, I've laid out 10 things, ground rules if you will, that you'll want to know before…
Rebuilding Faith – Dena Johnson Martin Christian Blog
If your beliefs don't change, you aren't growing.
I was listening to a sermon on doubt this week, and the pastor made the above statement. I may not have quoted it perfectly, but you have this basic idea.…
Making Peace in Times of Crisis | Jesus’ Creed
"Making peace in times of crisis"
“Oh Peace Train, take this country, come and take me home.
Oh Peace Train sounds louder, soar on the Peace Train.
Come on, Peace Train, yes, sacred Peace Train scroll.
Everyone is jumping on the Peace…
Innovating in times of crisis | Jesus’ Creed
Rhonda
She always brought children's socks and soft toys to church. She munched on ice cubes during the service like popcorn at the movies. She always sat in the third row of a 1,000-person auditorium, and every Sunday she stacked these…
Topical or exhibition? – Dr. James Emery White’s Christian Blog
In some circles, there are two types of sermons or messages - topical or expository - and only one of them is acceptable.
Let me explain.
News posts are about, well, topics. Think about marriage, family,…
Lord, grant us wisdom | Jesus’ Creed
It has been a difficult year. No one likes uncertainty, but it has been a year of uncertainty. We are not in control and we cannot force reality to follow our rules, or declare the virus nonexistent. The best we can do is take…
BLOG: Christian Life as Sabbath Rest
"Why haven't I heard this before? Is this a new doctrine that you have created? This is the reaction I got from a friend the other day when talking about Hebrews chapter four.
As we read the chapter…