Posts with the tag “grace”

When we elevate roles above people and treat leaders as spiritually superior, we stop walking in the Kingdom and start living in the patterns of the world—the very patterns Jesus warned against.  Read More

The church likes its heroes tidy. We like our narratives linear. We prefer Paul the trailblazer, Barnabas the encourager, Mark the gospel-writer. But when they collide—when a young man deserts his calling, when two apostles can no longer walk together, when the mission itself gets divided—we squint and shift and move quickly along.  Read More

Of course, anytime you have a group of imperfect people living in transparency and speaking truth to one another, there is bound to be friction and tensions will rise. Disagreements and hurt feelings are inevitable on this side of eternity. However, amid differences, we must make every effort to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace   Read More

So let us fling wide the doors to every bleeding dysfunction and unrent garment. No stigma or mistreatment is too severe to be outdone by the furious love of Christ in us. For this is why we were called, to have our hearts ruined for the lovely, and so remade that our lives become a sanctuary for the unlovely.  Read More

Ultimately, righteous judgment finds its source and summit in the One who embodies perfect truth and boundless grace—Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.   Read More

Today, we must acknowledge that it is universally true that in life, we will inevitably confront the harsh realities of death and disease, painful reminders of the brokenness in our fallen world. Yet in these challenging times, we can seek comfort and strength in God’s redemptive work.  Read More

Have you ever questioned whether the difficulties you face are a result of God’s punishment for your sins or disobedience?  Read More

Measuring success and significance in ministry requires a shift in our perspective.  Read More

Remember, taking care of your mental state through Jesus is essential to living a full and meaningful life.  Read More

Part 2: God's Promises of HopeAs mentioned in the previous blog, Finding Hope: A Series on Overcoming Struggles, Christians cannot take a “head in the sand” approach to the mental state of others because of the profound impact it has not only on the individual, but also impacts the lives of those around us. For many people, struggling with emotional challenges can feel overwhelming and isolating, ...  Read More

Finding Hope: IntroductionA Series on Overcoming StrugglesBy Valeta Batya prison of crystal fine and polished outward appearance internal abhorrence self-imprisoned self-abased heart of vengeance cripple offenset'would be gone should you inclinelay aside pridegain rich a prize instead...such as you choose fain to cast perfidy gilded gaol fortify nought other, save its makerI was an extremely sensi...  Read More