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Claims of Deity
What did Jesus say about Himself?
Of the reasons the religious leaders sought to kill Jesus, one was His work on the Sabbath day. It seems far from a logical reason that one should seek death for an individual, but in Jesus’ day, breaking the Sabbath was an unpardonable offense. When confronted by the religious leaders concerning His work on the [...]
Social Church
The Church and the New World of Social Media
Of the changes which the church has seen within the 21st century, the rise of social media in culture will probably be looked upon as one of the most drastic changes to the way people communicate. Things have changed! Even in my generation, we’ve seen the mega-large cell phone’s of the 1980′s & early 90’s [...]
Ministry vs. Marriage
Can you really serve God while neglecting your marriage commitment?
The recent developments concerning evangelist Benny Hinn and his wife Suzanne has got me thinking. My earlier post concerning this situation called for a bit of honesty from Hinn. I am truly praying that God would restore his marriage and that this situation would end happily, but I’m not too sure that will take place.
A Theology of Martyrdom
The greatest privilege of the Christian Life
Here in America, the church of Jesus Christ has for the most part enjoyed a peaceful Christendom. But throughout church history we know that Christians have endured some of the most grievous seasons of persecution known to man. Even now in the Middle East, North Korea, China, and India an intense season of persecution is [...]
The Leaven of the Nicolaitans
Christian Compromise in Exchange for Societal Acceptance.
In Revelation chapter 2 the Apostle John writes to the seven churches in Asia Minor concerning the revelation of Jesus Christ. When addressing the church in Pergamum his message was firm; he rebuked them for their embrace of the false teachings of the Nicolaitans. “Likewise you also have those who hold to the teaching of [...]
Leading Clever People
Stop trying to tame your smartest, most creative leaders.
The Harvard Business IdeaCast some weeks ago took up an interesting topic, it was a conversation on how to lead clever people. By “clever people” they didn’t mean intellectually elite, but rather creative individuals who can add a great deal of value to an organization, yet they cannot be tamed (told what to do). Gareth [...]
The Tim Tebow Story
Some believe the story of his mother's courage is divisive and unfit to be told.
Earlier this week news began spreading of the former Gators quarterback Tim Tebow and his role in a Superbowl ad paid for by well known Christian organization — Focus On the Family. The ad is supposed to highlight the story of Pam Tebow who after becoming ill on the mission field refused doctor’s suggestions to [...]
Called to Him
Why being with Christ Is as Important as doing things for Christ
In the gospel of Mark, Jesus calls His disciples to a mountainside for instruction. “Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. He appointed twelve – designating them apostles – that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach [...]
What is the “Image” of God in Man?
Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” – Genesis 1:26 The image of God [...]
Attack on the Christian Colony in Gojra, Pakistan
Video footage taken as the attack was in progress. WARNING: some graphic images
