Imagine the God of the universe whispering in your ear, "What shall we create out of your life that will serve My purpose?" The path of authenticity is not a solo endeavor but a calling to a partnership with God that requires utter honesty, trust, commitment, and wisdom. God guides your path with a two-fold promise, "You know I love you as you are, but together, we can make of your life what I created you to be."
Following the petitions of our Lord's Prayer, Dr. Richard Parrott examines a family of authentic partners, the family of Abraham and Sarah, their son Isaac,...
Imagine the God of the universe whispering in your ear, "What shall we create out of your life that will serve My purpose?" The pa...
The longest distance in the universe is between the head and heart. For Christ-followers, it is the chasm between what we say we believe in our minds and what we truly believe in our hearts: a split between our statements about God and our experience of Him. This divide is everywhere around us, causing untold devastation. It is found in the double lives of believers and in the hypocrisy of church leaders, but mainly we see it in ourselves. It is the default position of every human heart.
In Divided: When the Head and Heart Don't Agree, Bill Delvaux...
The longest distance in the universe is between the head and heart. For Christ-followers, it is the chasm between what we say we b...
"Spent Matches" explores the possibility that a few small paradigm shifts within the church might make the difference between extinction and effectiveness. In fact, taking a clue from the automobile industry, the church might be able to not only halt the rapid decay in attendance but also become an effective tool in achieving Jesus' final command. For instance, the Hybrid car has become the answer to Detroit's environmental and oil crisis issues. Finding the synergy between two technologies, gas and electric has created a new day for the auto industry. Likewise, "Spent Matches"explores how...
"Spent Matches" explores the possibility that a few small paradigm shifts within the church might make the difference between extinction and effect...
-We fell in love with Jesus. Then we had to decide what to do with God.- In Transcending Mysteries: Who Is God, and What Does He Want from Us? Andrew Greer and Ginny Owens take readers on a journey to answer the question: is the God of the Old Testament the same God we relate to and worship today?
As the most definitive written revelation of who God is, Scripture has always been vital to the stories of the Christian faith. The Old Testament has proved especially tough for those who have been persuaded by the gracious gospel of Jesus but also desire to...
-We fell in love with Jesus. Then we had to decide what to do with God.- In Transcending Mysteries: Who Is God, and What Does ...
God invites us to judge and to help correct wrongs from a place of understanding. Sometimes we pre-judge a person based on our own biases and superficial experiences. We stifle dialog before the conversation even begins. If all we know is our own faith, and we never put it side-by-side with what others believe, our spiritual growth and commitments can be easily stunted. By truly listening and learning from those with different beliefs, we can broaden and deepen our kingdom commitments.
It is possible to stand up for Jesus, to articulate our faith clearly as...
God invites us to judge and to help correct wrongs from a place of understanding. Sometimes we pre-judge a person based on our own...
