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Churches that multiply in love, growth, and impact are built on the foundation of the Gospel. The same goes for individual believers. On the other hand, churches and individuals that build their foundation on anything other than Jesus will eventually divide. Instead of the church, it becomes the Christians who vote like this or that,… Read more
Words are powerful. An eloquent speaker can alter emotions, worldviews, and spark change in the world for good or bad! But to grasp the wisdom of the cross, Paul reminds the Corinthians, who were very used to eloquent speeches from politicians, philosophers, and religious leaders, that he had something more powerful than clever words—a demonstration… Read more
Imagine you are standing in a grand library, filled with shelves upon shelves of books. Each book is a source of worldly wisdom—the accumulated knowledge of humanity. People from all walks of life flock to this library, seeking answers, guidance, and understanding. (Sounds a bit like Amazon, YouTube, or ChatGPT!) As you walk the aisles,… Read more
In Romans 16, Paul is greeting his partners in ministry by name. We hear about Phoebe, Priscilla, and Aquila, three women Paul has worked alongside in ministry. We hear about Andronicus and Junia, two people with whom Paul was imprisoned. We hear about them and so many others whom Paul is “shouting out” by name. Read more
