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“To Be Like Christ: Get Narrow”
In this third installment of some "tough stuff" for Lent, we discover that Jesus not only speaks of Himself as a narrow gate, but also as the narrow way. It is helpful for contemporary and mature believers to perceive how this narrowness is actually appropriate.
“To Be Like Christ: Crucified in Public”
In this second installment of a Lenten series on Christ's example, we expose the necessity of Christian public testimony, and the challenges that, for disciples, will naturally accompany it.
“To Be Like Christ: in Redemptive Exchange”
In this first part of a four-part series, we're exploring aspects of Christ's character that mature followers of Him are intended to replicate. This edition has to do with the Redeemed exemplifying redemption in other ways.
“Tales of Repentance”
Repentance often doesn't come without dissonance, and there's very little dissonance without moral confrontation— as the Bible suggests.
“Not All Kisses Are Sweet”
Today, we explore one of the more honest kisses in all of Scripture, and some of the more dishonest kisses, as well.
“The Abraham Test”
For the sake of an orderly existence and realistic family life, all Christian parents must pass this test.
“Spiritual NIMBY”
In Nazareth, in the Gerasene district, and even in Antioch of Pisidia, Jesus and His disciples face the challenging prospect of people who don't want them around, in their backyard.
“The Truth About Minorities”
When the greatest among us will serve, when the tiny yeast impacts the greater dough, when 300 is enough for God, we ought to be questioning our contemporary obsession with demographic weight.
“When God is Moving…”
After years of seeming defeat and decline, we may well be arriving at a new day for Biblical faith on this Continent.
“Brave in the Land”
Given the curious parallels between Promised Land imagery and Kingdom of God imagery, the saints in Christ should know that it's going to take bravery and faith to live in the midst of this culture.
“Faith in the Midst of Choice”
Some unknowing and some ambiguity in life is not just natural, it's even supernatural. So walk in faith!
“Children and Their Proxies”
Childhood looms large in both Matthew 2 and Luke 2. Today, we look at some of the implications of this.