The United States has been called the “Great Experiment,” and a nation formed “for the people, by the people.” These principles were...
The United States has been called the “Great Experiment,” and a nation formed “for the people, by the people.” These principles were different from what the world had experienced previously. But like all new principles, they bump against existing practices and create tensions. The same is true for Christians. Jesus saw it coming, so he gave us some advice.
The most frequently told Christmas story concerns a baby in a manger, and for good reason. A baby in a manger tells us the how and where...
The most frequently told Christmas story concerns a baby in a manger, and for good reason. A baby in a manger tells us the how and where of the first Christmas, but not necessarily the why. When telling his version of Christmas, John didn’t write about babies, animals, or shepherds. Instead of focusing on how or where Jesus was born, John wrote about why.
"Some assembly required.” Quite possibly the worst three words in the retail language. But what about the church? The apostle Paul calls...
"Some assembly required.” Quite possibly the worst three words in the retail language. But what about the church? The apostle Paul calls the church a body, not a building. We constantly hear it’s about a “personal relationship with Jesus.” So, is some assembly required? In this series, we unpack the history of the church gathering, evaluate if gatherings are even necessary, and decide what the church is for.
