The Whole Body
American consumerism and individualism have infiltrated Christianity and confused many Christians about the church. This confusion manifests itself in the trend to think of church as an event. We go to church, we sing or listen to others sing, we … Read More
Beast & Persecution, 2
In a world where the tangible and the visual influence so many of our experiences, it’s no wonder why our hope in God tends to falter. His power and promises are overshadowed by what we see and feel as a … Read More
Finding Fulfillment in the Mission
Often, the thing that gives our work fulfillment and satisfaction is the end result of that work. If people work on an assembly line, they’ll find satisfaction in the product that comes out the other end. If people work in … Read More
Lesson 1 [1 John–Introduction]
Beast & Persecution, 1
We all worship something. Humanity was created to worship. Even the atheist can’t help but worship in his own way. What or who ends up receiving worship reveals a lot about a person’s worldview, values, and affections. We either worship … Read More
Woman & Dragon, 2
Our lives often mimic a roller coaster more than they do a long, straight stretch of highway in the plains. From joy to affliction and back again, the ups and downs of life often leave us questioning God’s attention and … Read More