The Sin and Antidote of Pride
Pride may be the single most accurate word to describe our modern age. It permeates our politics and government, shapes business and education, drives entertainment and technology, and increasingly defines the broader culture. Tragically, its influence is also evident within much of the church. Yet pride is not a morally neutral trait or merely an […]
Trust and Distrust in the Church
We live in a climate of distrust in our culture that affects us all, and while trust is vital, it is fragile, easily lost, and costly when broken. We either trust others until that trust is violated, or we withhold it altogether. Scripture reminds us in Psalm 20:7 that while some people trust in visible […]
Forgiveness in the Family Part 2
In part one, we discussed that one of the most powerful forms of witness to the needy world is reflecting God’s forgiveness. So many families are divided, creating broken relationships.
Forgiveness in the Family Part 1
What if the infection in the spiritual realm due to broken relationships remains untreated and continues to fester as a physical infection does? In the physical realm, the infection will spread throughout the body and to others all around.