(by Matt Ford) Pyromania is “an obsessive desire to set fire to things.” Obviously, the condition is a bit destructive. And though you may never have considered putting a match to our building, let me propose the possibility that each one of us may have this flammable tendency when it comes to church. I’m thinking...
Category Archives: UncategorizedIn case you missed this great series by Jon Chenot (which wrapped up just a few weeks ago) here are the posts: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 As many of you know, six-year-old Daisy Merrick’s cancer is back. I cannot imagine what the Merrick family must be going through right now. This last Sunday, Pastor Britt Merrick preached a message on the Beauty of Suffering for the Christian. The sermon helps me understand. More importantly, it helps me understand how Christ is... (by Mark Dodd) Were people a bad investment for God? The answer seems obvious to a Christian–“well, of course not”–because the Christian knows that God does not act without purpose, and he accomplishes exactly what he aims to do (Isaiah 55:11)… always. However, knowing people, the human condition, seeing our personal failures and flaws, and... (by Josh Saenz) “Grace fails legalism, but fuels righteousness.” – John Lunde The Pharisee in us all can, at times, become so obsessed with righteousness and good works that we fail to recognize that the only way to truly live righteous lives is by God’s empowering grace. This comes first. This is Prior Grace. Prior... |
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