Lukewarm
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make a decision: hot or cold have you ever heard of the word ‘lukewarm’? if not, then it’s time to learn. if so, what does this mean to you? are you lukewarm? what does Jesus think of you? is there a way out? |
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Tongues: A Spiritual Gift (Part 2)
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nurture the gift matt concludes his series on the biblical gift of speaking in tongues by defining the purpose and function of it for the believer. he then gives tips on how to cultivate this gift in our lives. |
Tongues: A Spiritual Gift (Part 1)
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making sense of an important issue the topic of tongues can be a sensitive one, but it is very important. matt gives a scriptural introduction to this gift of the Holy Spirit: what it is, why it is, and where it comes from. |
Fasting
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it is time to go deeper. perhaps you’ve heard about fasting before, but why is it so beneficial, and how can you do it well? drawing on scripture, a church father, and personal experience, matt explains. |
Peace
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where does real peace come from? in a world that’s full of war, terrorism, and crime, everyone longs for peace. but what do they mean by that, and does it last? we’ll look to the bible for answers about peace. |
Worship
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reverence, veneration, prostration, ministry…all about God worship…is it a 25-30 minute music set on sunday mornings? is it more than that - the service itself? is it more than that - our entire lives? brendan explores the english and greek words for worship. |
Salvation
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the foundation of everything we stand for christians talk a lot about salvation - it’s the most important part of our message. so let’s not assume anything about it and get to the bottom of what it’s really all about. |
Righteous Fear
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the only fear you’ll ever need buzz writes a companion to the article about fear, worry, and anxiety by showing us how God tells us to fear Him and what that action means for our lives. |
Fear, Worry, and Anxiety
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do you live in fear? do you fear the coming of night? do you worry about money or feel anxiety about your future? buzz outlines the reasons not to feel fear, worry, or anxiety. then he tells us what Jesus wants us to do to get rid of those feelings for good! |
Hermeneutics
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the sacred art and science in a challenging article, ken proposes that perhaps the reading and interpretation of Scripture isn’t all fun and games. Perhaps we need to put in a little more time to maximize our gain from the Word. |
Grace: Gifts and Favors
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Is a gift really a gift if something is expected in return? grace. favor. gifts. these are words that society has watered down from constant abuse and overuse. matt talks about what they really mean and why they are so meaningful to christians. |
Arminianism
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mankind gets to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ in part two of brendan’s foray into soteriology (the study of salvation), the system of arminianism is examined. how do things change if, instead of God choosing us, we choose Him? |
