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Being Christian

Culture is driven by accepted customs. Churches are driven by

July 30, 2017|Categories: Christ, Church, Devotionals, God's Word, Kingdom of God, Spirit, Word of God|Tags: Being Christian, Change, Culture, Norms, Tradition|

“Busyness”

We can become involved in a kind of “busyness” that

July 28, 2017|Categories: Church, Compassion, Devotionals, Service|Tags: “Busyness”, Essential, Institutional Needs, People Needs, Priorities, Rabbi, Significant, To-do lists|

The Inner Circle

The most common word in the NT for church is

June 27, 2017|Categories: Christ, Church, Devotionals, Fellowship|Tags: Communion, Ecclesia, Fellowship, Partnership, The Inner Circle|

The Church’s Grand Opening

The Church had its grand opening at Pentecost. Its opening

June 3, 2017|Categories: Christ, Church, Devotionals, Incarnation, Light, Love, Pentecost, Spirit|Tags: Chosen People, New Israel, Temples, The Church’s Grand Opening|

The Larger Narrative

We are all part of several narratives. We have our

May 20, 2017|Categories: Christ, Church, Devotionals|Tags: Acts 29, Our Stories, The Larger Narrative|

Dividing Christ’s Body

Rival groups at Corinth divided the church based on favorite

May 9, 2017|Categories: Christ, Church, Devotionals|Tags: Christ Crucifying, Dividing Christ’s Body, Favorite Apostles, Political Positions|

One With His Body

The church is to be the visible body of Christ

April 24, 2017|Categories: Christ, Church, Devotionals|Tags: Body of Christ, One With His Body, Redeemed sinners, Shortcomings|

Using The Church

“He would not permit anyone to carry merchandise through the

April 9, 2017|Categories: Christ, Church, Devotionals, Holy Week, Prayer, Worship|Tags: Economic advantage, Ladder to climb, Stepping stone, Using The Church|

The World Is Not The Problem

The existence of the church, and one’s personal faith, is

March 18, 2017|Categories: Christ, Church, Devotionals, Lent|Tags: Hostile World, Pagan Cultures, Secular Decline, The World|

Adult Biting

“If you bite and devour one another, take care that

February 26, 2017|Categories: Church, Devotionals, Love, Prayer|Tags: Adult Biting, Bite, Chewed Out, Community, Devour, Family, Respect|

Speaking Truth To Power

The church is married to the Messiah of the Kingdom

January 6, 2017|Categories: Christ, Church, Justice, Kingdom of God, Light, Sin|Tags: Harlotry, Immoral Behavior, John the Baptist, Mess of Pottage, Prophetic Voice, Salt and Light, Speaking Truth To Power, Unjust Decisions|

Christian Tribalism

Christianity is made up of many denominations and sects, most

October 17, 2016|Categories: Christ, Church, Father, Peace, Prayer, Truth|Tags: Apostles' Creed, Christian Tribalism, Denominations, Sects, Tradition, Tribes, Unity|

Kingdom Birthright

Christians are custodians of the good news that the Kingdom

September 10, 2016|Categories: Christ, Church, Devotionals, Humility, Kingdom of God, Repentance, Service|Tags: First Love, Government of God, King Messiah, Kingdom Birthright, Power and Control, Servant Leadership|

Desire For Power

Sadly, the desire for power and control rears its ugly

August 29, 2016|Categories: Christ, Church, Devotionals, Kingdom of God, Service|Tags: Desire For Power, Masters, Power and Control, Servants, Slaves|

Regular Worship

“I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us

August 27, 2016|Categories: Church, Devotionals, Formation, Hope, Relationships, Worship|Tags: Belonging, Direction, Food for the Soul, Means of Grace, Renewal|