Church on a Mission
In thousands of Christian writings and sermons, the church of the first century has been used as a paradigm for our contemporary church, and we…
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Lie Fallow
Camels have an Achilles’ heel. But their vulnerability is hidden by their legendary resilience. These ships of the desert, known for going weeks without water,…
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The Bouquet
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know…
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Revisiting Abortion
I was a young teenager when I first heard the saying “It is a choice, not a child.” Young and rather innocent, I had no…
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Gospel Image
My wife and I recently attended a wedding on the bank of a lake overshadowed by steep mountain slopes. The sky, water, and trees provided…
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Hearing Their Heart
“For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7). The bright…
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Meek — Like a Warhorse
Meekness and warhorse seem to be such contradictory terms. Warhorses are fearless, ready to charge into battle, while meekness is often equated with milquetoast, doormats,…
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Prodigal Nation
The story of the prodigal son is one of the most powerful and endearing of the Lord’s parables. The wayward prodigal, patient father, and disgruntled…
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In the Wilderness
Then the Lord spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the tent of meeting (Numbers 1:1, NASB). The book labeled Numbers in our Bible…
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Sharing the Gospel in Ten Words (With Hand Motions)
Start by holding up both hands. The right hand represents God, and the left hand represents people. Repeat the words in bold aloud as you…
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