Earlier this week, news broke of a lawsuit between two Christian parties. A few more headlines come to mind, each involving devout Christians and lawsuits. All were—are—valid cases. Each deserves justice. Each voice needs to be heard. But is a lawsuit the answer? 1 Corinthians 6:1-6 says, “If any of ...
Read More »Exploring the Boundaries of Freedom
The Creator designed us for abundant, joyous life. Confusion over freedom often obscures that design. In the name of freedom, we wander onto paths that rob our joy and destroy lives. We cannot have harmony in our spirit, soul and body in the midst of chaos. Christ set us free ...
Read More »What Word Offends People The Most?
What happens when you hear the word “submit”? Do you cringe and cover your ears? How about the hairs on the back of your neck, do they stand up? Or, do you become riled up and jump into defense mode. Whatever your reaction may be, is it in line with ...
Read More »Those Pharisees: “Do as I say, not as I do.”
Most parents soon learn that their children imitate what they do more often than they listen to what they say. Who hasn’t had an embarrassing moment with their child when an inappropriate word or behavior was mimicked? Though we’d like to believe our children listen to what we say in ...
Read More »Soaking Up Church Service…Or Not
The praise and worship team sings intensely. Hands go up all over the church in adoration and praise while varying voices echoes each line of chorus. Some people are clapping, some are standing. Others are looking up to heaven and some are keeping their chest warm with their chins while ...
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