The Church is the Hope of the World (because Jesus is).
God likes churches, which all by itself says a lot about the unfathomable patience of God. Church people have a bit of a reputation for challenging the limits of good
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What God looks like
Let’s talk about the nature of God. Elohim is the name used for God in Genesis 1:1, making his very name our earliest glimpse of the nature of God in
The horror of giving up control (or, how I learned the gift of surrender)
We are funny people. We hate to be controlled and we do not like people who try. If you are a controlling person, it is maddening to be told you’re
God in the darkness
Another guest post by Angel Davis, my friend and collaborator in ministry. In this blog she shares how a friend (whose story is told with permission) experienced the grace of
Change Your Mind.
Today’s post is a gift from Angel H. Davis. A Christ follower who lives in Athens, Ga. Angel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in healing prayer. Read on:
Marriage and the Means of Grace
I’ve been married for thirty years to a man I absolutely adore. When my husband and I met, we were not practicing Christians. We shared an interest in the faith
One story of how a missional church got its start
Most posts on this site are dedicated to practical theology, and this one is no different — though it is certainly more personal. For the last thirteen years I’ve been
Wanna get rich?
Paul Piff is a psychologist who explores the affect of money on human nature. His team conducted an experiment using a rigged Monopoly game and two college students to whom
Pray To Be Dangerous.
Most of us have a desire to make a difference. George Barna, a Christian sociologist, conducted a study asking folks about their commitment to making a difference in the world.
Why Christmas Is Worth It
At our downtown ministry this week, I watched a precious soul rock an invisible baby while “Away in a Manger” was being sung and I was overwhelmed by the values
Brokering Hope in a Barren World
“Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I be sure this will happen? I’m an old man now, and my wife is also well along in years.” Then the angel
Please don’t feed your fears
“I am not ashamed of the gospel. It is the power of God for salvation to all who believe …” The story of the Bible from beginning to end is
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