Returning to the Church’s “Core Business”
The church is no retail outlet. But we can learn from one such outlet and return to our “core business.” The cross. Let’s make the main thing the main thing!
John
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Do I Have to Live Uncomfortably to Be a Real Christian?
The essence of Christianity is loving your neighbor. Suburbia needs loving neighbors reaching out in quiet ways just as much as the poor need help in Calcutta or the lost need help in Afghanistan. The daily grind of being a faithful witness for Jesus occurs all over the world, in jungles, mountain villages, cities, farming communities, and suburban plats.
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What Makes Christian Prayer Distinctive?
Across cultures and religions, people pray. How is Christian prayer different? The question helps us clarify our faith.
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Is It God’s Will to Always Heal Us? – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
Instead of assuming God wants us healthy, we need to realize that He may accomplish higher purposes through our sickness rather than our health.
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Throwing Away the Standards — Broken & Hopeful
This last week I got to speak to a MOPS group about anxiety, and the impossible standards or expectations we so often place on ourselves that result in this anxiety and overwhelm. I thought it might be helpful to share some of this here on a blog post as well, as I know it isn’t just moms who strugg
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The Truth about Truth – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
Of all truths in the universe, the most important is the truth of who Jesus is. After all, Truth is not merely an impersonal moral standard. It is a living Person who loved us so much He bears on His hands eternal scars because He rescued us.
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Waiting on God – Pursuing Intimacy with God
Waiting on God is not easy for most people. It is very important that we learn to wait on God. For His guidance and wisdom, or His help, or His deliverance...
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Nicodemus, the Friendly Pharisee
This post was first published in December, 2018. —ed. The gospel of John doesn’t attract much attention during the Christmas season. Instead, we are usually drawn to the birth narratives found in the accounts of Luke and Matthew. However, John captures the essence of Christmas beautifully in the opening prologue to his gospel account: “The … Continued
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Why Read the Bible Daily ? – Part 2 – Pursuing Intimacy With God
Why read the Bible daily ? Why spend time with God daily ? God desires you to have close fellowship with Him. And to give you full abundant & meaningful life.
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‘The Chosen’ on Verge of Becoming Phenomenon with Release of Season 3
Opening in nearly 2,100 theaters nationwide over the weekend, Episodes 1 and 2 from Season 3 of The Chosen far exceeded early projections, bringing in a whopping $8.75 million in its first three days of release. The video series from Angel Studios was originally scheduled to have a limited five day run in theaters, but due to its robust opening weekend has been extended through December 1st.
