It all starts with a simple confession: “I believe that Jesus was God in human form, that he visited this planet, taught us about life to the max, died to rescue us from hopeless narcissism, and that God raised him to complete the master plan giving us resurrection power. And I believe he still lives [...]
Lasting quotes You may have heard others talk about Jesus: Angels: He’s the Savior, the King of kings. Luke 2:11 John the Baptist: He’s the Lamb of God. John 1:29 Peter: He’s the Christ, the Son of the living God. Matthew 16:16 John the Apostle: He gives us a relationship with God. John 1:10-13 Nathanael: [...]
An Introduction to the Christian God “It’s easy to get embarrassed by the angry voices of misguided people who claim a special calling from the God of the Bible. And I am appalled at the self-appointed, religious extremists from fringes of Christianity who are giving my God a bad rap. They pop-off, picket, and protest [...]
Let’s build a list Sometimes the best answers are waiting for that one really good question. Marcandangel.com provided the original inspiration. I have modified and edited. Now it’s up to you. Good questions are far more valuable than good answers; good questions lead us up to, and beyond, wonder and wisdom: How old would [...]
Questions that encourage personalized faith It’s fairly simple to get children to repeat spiritual words and even learn complex spiritual information, but helping them develop an owned, personal, and growing faith is much more complicated. Hear this: When it comes to Faith Shaping, the most powerful tool in your toolbox is not information or lecture; [...]
Mobile, carefree, newbie adults rush franticly to arrive at the emergency room ahead of the baby, it’s their rush to miracle. The nurse says, “Doctor, we have a baby here.” It’s messy, chaotic, beautiful and wondrous. “What’s the name?” How many pounds? How long? Flowers. Cards. Calls. Visits. Home. Quiet and questioning. What do we [...]
Online Bible and Study Tools All books Old Testament only New Testament only Books of Law Books of History Books of Wisdom Major Prophets Minor Prophets Apocrypha The Gospels Pauline Epistles General Epistles Apocalyptic Books New Century Version New International Version New King James Version New Living Translation The Message This is the [...]
Be more than a list of good words Ultimately followers of Jesus are called to be the story, to be the light, to be the salt, to make a difference in their world. They instigate and even innovate outside the walls of church. They pray and push, but they never make the choices for anyone [...]
Story finding begins with engaging conversation When God adds your name to the Book of Life, a faith journey begins. It’s unique, it’s sacred, and it’s no longer about you. It’s about God and what he is doing in your space. Life is now arrayed with God things, divine appointments, holy moments, and second touches. [...]
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