A look at closings for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday
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Unchangeable future? Or the future that might be if we allow it? You tell me. . .
It's time for the church of the Living God to stop listening to super stars and start demanding culture builders who equip saints they love in an atmosphere of grace.
If this doesn’t scare the hell out of you, nothing will...
In Plato’s Republic, Socrates famously said that the ideal form of government would be that of the “philosopher-king,” the man who loves wisdom and willingly leads a simple life. Plato wrote that h…
What is a mob to a king? What is a king to Arceus? What is Arceus to a nonbeliever?
The printing press is often credited with bringing Scripture out of the control of the clergy and into the hands of everyday Christians. It spread the ideas of Reformers such as Luther and quickened the advance of the gospel and gospel theology. Printed books brought immense value, including easy and inexpensive access to the Bible …
At the risk of oversimplifying our complex personalities, let me suggest three main preaching styles (and you could argue leadership styles as well); Prophet, Priest and King.
The thing we find strange about today's gospel of the wedding feast is the fellow who did not have a wedding garment.<br>What was the wedding garment that the king deemed so important? First we have to put ourselves back in Jesus' time. Clothes were expensive and poor people probably had only two sets of clothes.
Think about what theology is or how it is taught: we read texts — Bible, Creeds, Augustine, Luther, Barth — and then we arrive at conclusions and we articulate that theology and then what do we do? We seek to get church people to conform to the ideas. I don’t think this is a simplification. …
These days, polling data is king. In the mainstream media, truth seems to lie with the majority opinion. But when it comes to the cross, the majority culture hates it and finds it offensive. So what should Christians do to demonstrate that the cross reve
What type of preacher are you? Our personality types, experiences, and values all tend to shape the type of preacher we are. At the risk of over simplifying our complex personalities, let me suggest 3 main preaching styles (and you could argue leadership styles as well); Prophet, Priest, and King. Becoming aware of our proclivity towards …
The gifts of the Magi are very symbolic and are often used to explain Jesus’ mission as priest, prophet and king. However, they can also be applied to our spiritual life and represent different part of it. This symbolism is explained in a 19th-century reflection by Angelo Cagnola. We should learn to recognize in the Read More…
Jesus is king over everything in this world. So what should Christians and churches do when everything in this world becomes political?
You have most likely heard the term catechism, but have you ever wondered what it is and how you could<br>use it? Many Christians today are using catechisms to establish themselves and their children in the truths of God’s Word. The purpose of this article is to explain catechism and to encourage your consideration of using this wonderful tool<br>What is catechism?<br>A catechism is a short book giving a brief summary of basic Bible doctrine using a question and answer format. Nearly…
I love the Church. I have given my life to the Church. I believe in the Church because I believe the King reigns over everything. There is a lot to…