Whole Gospel To Whole World
Praise eagerly awaits you, God, in Zion; vows shall be fulfilled unto you. (Ps. 65:1-2) Heavenly Father, you are worthy of all praise, honor, and glory. The word תְּהִלָּה (tehillah) means praise, and דֹּמֶמֶת (domemet) carries the sense of waiting or being silent. As we stand before you in silence, we are conveying the holiness... Continue Reading →
Introduction In the ever-changing landscape of modern Christianity, a concern has emerged regarding the direction the church is heading. It seems that, in some cases, the focus has shifted towards entertaining the congregation rather than presenting the deep truths of the Gospel. While contextualizing the message is crucial, the balance between entertainment and the unadulterated... Continue Reading →
In a world that often associates worship with religious gatherings in synagogues, mosques, temples, or churches, it's intriguing to consider where people direct their devotion outside these traditional spaces. Surprisingly, the arenas of worship extend far beyond the sacred walls, transcending religious boundaries into the realm of extracurricular activities, hobbies, and passions. This blog post... Continue Reading →
In my life as a Christian, attending church has always been more than a customary practice; it's been a profound and spiritually enriching experience. I believe that church is a sacred gathering, a place where believers come together to grow in their faith, find community, worship, receive moral guidance, and serve others. In this essay,... Continue Reading →
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up (Gal. 6:9)." A few months ago, my two sons and I joined a Taekwondo martial arts class. The instructor, who has a 5th degree black belt, shared his story about how... Continue Reading →
Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, to be building him up. 3 For even Christ didn’t please himself. But, as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me... Continue Reading →
"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her." -Ephesians 5:25 In June, my wife and I will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary! It has been a joy, privilege, and honor to be her husband. I am beyond blessed to have her companionship as we navigate through... Continue Reading →
I drove to church With a confident smile. Even though—it’s been a while. I knew God would accept me. But before I entered the sanctuary I was met with callous glares. My sinful past—they were aware. My confident smile began to fade Like the bloom of a rose in autumn. As I turned my back... Continue Reading →
The modern church today does their best to be relevant to non-churchy people. I can understand this strategy, considering Scripture teaches us to become all things to all people for the sake of the gospel (1 Cor. 9:23). We should overcome our traditions and idiosyncrasies in order to meet the culture where they are and... Continue Reading →
Dear Church, In 2002, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) originated in bats and civet cats at a wet market and transmitted to humans. In 2009, H1N1 influenza, also known as Swine Flu, was transmitted from pigs to humans. In 2012, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) was transmitted by the consumption of camel milk and meat.... Continue Reading →
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