They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued…
Those of us who have grown up in the evangelical church have learned, whether directly or indirectly, that “real” ministry requires significant sacrifice. For some reason, we seem convinced that the work of the Great Commission should only occur beyond the borders of the United States. Yet there are people all around us looking for…
“My command is this: Love one another as I have loved you.” (John 15:12 NIV) A girlfriend of mine (let’s call her Jane) told me a story recently about how she and her family have basically gone kosher. They have a friend living with them who is kosher, and he was uncomfortable cooking in their…
We live in an era of deconstruction. As I’ve watched friends and acquaintances go through this process over the past several years, it has seemed to me that there are two paths: the first back toward a faith with stronger roots than before, based in ancient truths and strong in theology where the modern church…
Why do I attend church? What is the desire inside that calls me there? Where does it come from? Do we human beings have an intrinsic desire to believe there is something or someone bigger than ourselves that deserves our worship, our praise (even if we never acknowledge such a feeling)? I believe we do….
I was raised in the Bible Belt South in a Christian home. While I have grown significantly in my faith since then, I am grateful for my simple understanding of the gospel as a child and the genuine decision I made at a young age to spend my life following Christ. My recollection of the…