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Does it seem like God plays favourites when it's time to hand out the presents? The truth is, He wisely gives different measures of faith and gifts so each person can joyfully fulfill His unique plan, responding with gratitude rather than comparison or resentment.
King David and Jesus have a few things in common. One of the most surprising is that they both uttered the words, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" in anguish. Maybe you've felt like that too. Does God abandon His children from time to time? Perish the thought.
The Bible tells us that it is profitable to teach us and correct us. How does it go about doing that? Should we see the Bible as "Basic Instructions for Leaving Earth," as some from the past told us? Or does it offer us something richer?
I read close to a dozen books this year, and these six are my recommendations for you. They each impacted me in different ways and I just wanted to share.
As many sincere, intelligent minds in the Christian church ponder the meaning of Scripture, one somewhat regular idea occurs. We need to adapt our worship culture and our Sunday morning practices to be more like that original first-century church. But is that what God truly intends for us living out the faith in the twenty-first century?
If Jesus came to bring liberty to the captives, why do we see so much bondage around us? Do people not have enough faith? Or does Jesus mean something different when He proclaims the "favourable year of the Lord?"
God never overlooks justice. But His mercy always finds a way for the penalty to be paid without losing the opportunity to maintain a loving Father-child relationship at the same time.
What does it look like to be wise? The simple answer is "it depends on the context." But the Bible does offer some specifics on wise living in your dealings with other people.
From Psalm 117, we read that God should be praised because “His faithfulness endures forever.” How does that impact us today in the middle of life's storms?
The purpose of a small group is tethered to the purpose of being on earth as a Christian. True fellowship and community hinges on spending more time with less people. Here is some of what I gleaned so far at the Together: Made for Community RightNow Media 2024 conference.
What does it take to fully commit yourself to someone else? If there is anything our lives have taught us, it's that we struggle with that kind of commitment. But is such a promise beyond us and what do we do when we daily miss such a mark?
What is the right penalty of moral failure? What should correction and restoration look like? Should a leader who commits sin and then repents be restored to leadership?
Giving money to the church has long been a sensitive topic. To preach or write about giving is a task that requires both courage and wisdom in many cases. Yet, Jesus champions a woman who gives all that she has (two copper coins). Let's find out why.