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Christian Living

Proclaim Grace, Extend Grace and Fight for Grace

Grace is God our Father’s super inclusive, irrevocable, uncompromising, radical, and unlimited power that will break the hold of sin in Christians. This marvelous gift…

Manny MillOctober 27, 2016

Christian Living

Does Your Speech Bite Like a Serpent?

When I was young, my grandfather would whisper in my ear over and over a beautiful piece of paternal wisdom, “If you don’t have anything…

Ty OrrOctober 26, 2016

Discipleship

Do You Understand That We Are the Bride?

Recently, I wrote articles about being servants and being sons. The vastness of our relationship with God is beyond human ability to describe. Thus we…

Matt KottmanOctober 24, 2016

Christian Living

Do You Understand That You Are a Son?

Oh, that we could begin to explore what it means to be in relationship with God. We have several metaphors that together help us gain…

Matt KottmanOctober 17, 2016

Ministry & Leadership

An Unexpected Blessing for Bible Teachers

Don’t we love what we do? Isn’t there something wildly exciting about teaching the Bible? It’s a spiritual work. Bible teaching is from another dimension…

Mike DenteOctober 12, 2016

Ministry & Leadership

Pastor Jane or Pastor John? – Addressing Evangelical Chauvinism

I believe women are far under-utilized in ministry. While the Bible does reserve certain roles in the family and home for men, I believe the…

Kellen CriswellOctober 12, 2016

Ministry & Leadership

Further Thoughts on Women in Ministry

In a recent episode of "Things That Matter," Josh Turansky and I discussed the role of women in the ministry. I want to come back…

Brian BrodersenOctober 10, 2016

Discipleship

How Vigilant Are You with the Company You Keep?

There comes a point in time for every one of us where we need to make the painful choice to separate ourselves from hurtful people.…

Ty OrrOctober 6, 2016

Ministry & Leadership

10 Minute Seminary: Principles for Healthy Pastoral Transitions

“Being able to always be looking for guys who God has called to lead and invest in them." Clay Worrell provides an approach on pastoral…

A. Clay WorrellOctober 5, 2016

Culture

Are Christians on the Wrong Side of History?

Several years ago, I watched a short-lived series on ancient Rome. While the story was fictional, the characters were historical and the producers aimed to…