Romans 14:4

I wish I could like that woman, he said, shaking his head. But the whining and worrying and woe-is-me sure make it hard. Her sky is always falling. I knew what my husband meant. Mrs. Olson was definitely an EGR.Old Mr. Jones was an EGR, too. Both required extra grace. He was a crusty carmudgeon whose scowl Read More…

I wish I could like that woman, he said, shaking his head. But all her whining and worrying sure make it hard. Her sky is always falling. I knew what my husband meant. Mrs. Olson was definitely an EGR. Old Mr. Jones was an Extra-Grace-Required too. He was a crusty carmudgeon whose scowl could scare any smile away. And Read More…

How do disciples live in the midst of sin? Jesus gave his disciples a set of instructions and principles for life. They represent the ideal human life, the fullness of the image of God, and earthly flourishing. But, we know that not everyone plays by those rules or even respects those who do. What is the attitude of disciples toward those who live either in ignorance of the ideal life or in open hostility to it? Jesus offered his disciples a useful parable called the “Parable of the Tares” or...…

By Elizabeth Prata God raised up a great mind. Albert Barnes said in his book Early Training of the Apostle Paul: “It is, in a great measure, by raising up and endowing great minds that God secures……

I continue to support Pastor Platt both for praying for our president and sharing the gospel with him, AND for being sensitive to those in his church.…

“If an individual Christian does not show love toward other true Christians, the world has a right to judge that he or she is not a Christian.” —Francis Schaeffer I read Francis Schaeffer’sThe Mark of the Christianshortly after it was published in 1970. Schaeffer quoted Christ’s words inJohn 13:35: “By this all people will know …

Do you feel led to seek out the Word and what our Abba feels in regards to Halloween? Is there an unsettling in your heart about these things that is drawing you to ask questions and seek understanding? If so, I pray that this post series satisfies your soul and leads you to keep digging … Read More about Is it Biblical to Celebrate Halloween? (Part 2)…

The Sabbath Day was part of the Israeli Covenant, but we are now living under the New Testament, and it’s faith and baptism that are the major signs for a follower of Jesus. I think the best ……

The Sabbath Day was part of the Israeli Covenant, but we are now living under the New Testament, and it’s faith and baptism that are the major signs for a follower of Jesus. I think the best ……