Worthy of the Calling

  Unity and Diversity in the Body of Christ Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, urge you to live worthy of the calling you have received, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you … More Worthy of the Calling

Arise and Work

SOURCE Arise and work! The Lord be with you!”  1Chronicles 22:16b (ESV) I have heard this charge used to rally folks to the fields of mission work, disaster relief, and other ministries. While I understand the intent I have also seen and heard the neglect of the whole picture being painted for us in scripture … More Arise and Work

Making Disciples

Source Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.19 Go, therefore, and make disciples ofa all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,20 teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember,b I am with you always,c … More Making Disciples

Exposure… (Mark 4:22)

Exposure… of all things hidden from sight… is what we see happening today… as more corruption is brought to light. From college admissions scandals… where wealthy have been committing fraud… to political deception and corruption… where many are being shown to break the law. For the elite seem to have privileges… that those without wealth … More Exposure… (Mark 4:22)

The State of Theology

What do Americans believe about God, salvation, ethics, and the Bible? Ligonier Ministries and LifeWay Research partnered to find out. These are the fundamental convictions that shape our society. {I found the results disturbing in that it continues to show the decline in beliefs of fundamental biblical truths among many nearly a majority claiming to be “evangelical believers” … More The State of Theology