Whole Gospel To Whole World
"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him (James 1:12)." The Cambridge Dictionary defines a trial as, "a test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover how effective or suitable... Continue Reading →
I had a great conversation with a man named David concerning Baptism. Below is our full conversation. Whether you agree or disagree with our positions, it may help you better understand what baptism is and it's relation to the gospel. Enjoy! ME: Hey David, thanks for your comments concerning baptism. I appreciate your interpretation of... Continue Reading →
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the term misfit as "a person who is different from other people and who does not seem to belong in a particular group or situation." Does this describe you? If so, you are not alone. Growing up, I tried to fit in many tribes. In middle school, I hung out with the jocks. Somehow... Continue Reading →
I want to start by asking you to guess who you believe is on the Top 10 list for best TV Dads of all time and give a brief explanation of why you chose that person. Al Bundy – Married with Children Danny Tanner – Full House Philip Banks – Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Archie... Continue Reading →
One morning in 1888, Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, woke up to read his own obituary. The obituary was printed as a result of a simple journalistic error. You see, it was Alfred’s brother that had died and the journalist accidentally reported the death of the wrong brother. Any man would be disturbed under... Continue Reading →
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Triune God. He has many attributes that assist a Christian in being more God-like. For instance, the Holy Spirit imparts knowledge (1 Cor. 2:10-11), love (Rom. 15:30), intelligence (Acts 13:2), is a comforter (Jn 14:26) and teaches or unveils God’s Word to believers (Jn. 16:13-14; 1... Continue Reading →
Case Study: Let's say your friend, whose name we will call Erik, admits to you his need for help in the area of porn addiction. He discovered it on a trip out of town when some of his friends showed it to him on their phones. Since then, Erik has frequently looked at pornography. The... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 13:1-6 Passage 1. Christians are transformed to love others (v.1) Story: During the 17th century, Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England, sentenced a soldier to be shot for his crimes. The execution was to take place at the ringing of the evening curfew bell. However, the bell did not sound. The soldier's fiancé had... Continue Reading →
"See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." - Isaiah 43:19 (NIV) I am grateful to live in the Midwest. I can enjoy all four seasons of the year: fall, winter, spring, and summer.... Continue Reading →
There are four ultimate questions I want you to think about. These four questions make up a worldview. A worldview is how you personally interpret the world. It includes your beliefs, attitudes, emotions, and values about society, yourself, and existence. Each of us, whether we are aware of it or not, interpret the world. Let’s... Continue Reading →
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