Baptizing the American Dream
by Scott Simpson - January, 2012 - The quote demonstrates several "concessions" that I see consistently across the current face of American Christianity. Jesus has told us without exception that we can't serve two masters—God and Money. I know that we all do, to some extent, but "baptizing" our tendencies toward the money-god is akin to placing the Idol in the temple of Yahweh and saying, "Won't God be proud!" ... Continue Reading »
What The Incarnation of Christ Teaches Us and Does To Us
by Matt Dabbs - January, 2012 - Preaching, teaching or writing on the incarnation of Christ usually focuses on the Gospels. There is another verse that I think has so much to teach us about the incarnation and it comes from the Apostle Paul in Colossians. Paul appears to be addressing some false teaching in Colossae about the nature of Christ to which he replies, “For in Christ, all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form,” – Colossians 2:9 ... Continue Reading »
Converting from Christianity to Christ
by Brian Mashburn - January, 2012 - When I was young, I decided to convert from my self-centered life to the religious life. Since then, I have been converting from the religious life to Christ’s way of life. There is a difference. A huge one. ... Continue Reading »
Book Review: Happily Ever After
by Phil Huber - January, 2012 - Phil Huber"When discussing finances, Chapman instructs the reader to live within their means. In handling conflict he focuses on the importance of listening. This is not novel advice. But even familiar, common sense principles still trip me up. Knowing does not always equate to practicing." ... Continue Reading »
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