Patriotism vs. nationalism
Long before the U S became a superpower, we Americans have thought of ourselves as special Puritan fathers expressed the wish that we would be a city upon a hill
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Documentary Reveals the Mind of a Pastor Conman
People love redemption stories Barry Minkow became a pastor and started the Fraud Discovery Institute Minkow s charismatic preaching and interesting stories drew an audience
Washed by the Word vs. Defiled by the News
It is one thing to be aware of what is happening in our world It is another thing to feed on the news Let us, instead, be nourished by the life-giving, life-sustaining, life-transforming living Word ...
Why the Battle Cry of Isaiah is For This Time
Although it is God who fills us, we must yield He empowers, but we must surrender He awakens, but we must repent Let Isaiah s battle cry become your battle cry and watch what God does in and through ...
In Everything, Strive for the Secret Things of God
He has kept the knowledge of the times and seasons in His own power for His glory There are certain secrets that we cannot access But there are others that He is willing to reveal to us when we ...
It’s Time to End the 'insanity' of Typical Youth Ministry
It s time to stop doing it the WAY we are currently doing it It s time to do what Jesus did to reach, train and mobilize his mostly teenaged disciples
Why Sin Puts Pressure on Your Soul
Sin does something similar by placing spiritual pressure upon the nerves of our soul This real pressure can make us numb to the Lord s will for our life
One Year Later: Serving Afghan Refugees
We offered humanitarian aid as well as prayer and love While some even wanted to know more about Jesus because of the love they saw in us, we served everyone, regardless of their faith or interest in ...
Everything is Political — Even 'Star Wars' Apparently
Like a swarm of perpetually outraged locusts, the left devours cultural properties, including Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings The end result is always desiccated husk, devoid of any of the charm ...
Called to something more
God s goodness compels us to love, lead and disciple for the sake of His Kingdom He s put specific people around us that He has entrusted to us Let s accept His invitation and embrace His call to ...
