I address these issues because central to the Gospel message is how Jesus has torn down walls of ethnic division and oppression.
Jesus Tore Down Walls of Ethnic Division and Oppression
Tag: the Gospel
For All Youth of Church Splits
We’re told terrible truths through church splits. We learn that differing beliefs can never coexist, that offenses can never be resolved, and that certain people should never again be associated with.
Why Is the Story of Jesus “Good News”?
In this article, we’re going to delve into fifteen questions we might have as we consider Jesus and his significance to the over-arching story of God’s divine message.
Have You Found Freedom in Your Christian Faith?
How would you describe your experience in the Christian faith? Vibrant, life-giving, transforming, attractive? Or does it feel more shallow, hypocritical, ritualistic, or alienating?
More and more people, today, are becoming disenchanted with denominations. They are weary of the “our-denomination-is-better” mindset, crossing denominational bounds as they look for a fuller sense of truth and faith. They want more than what they experience in church, and whenever anyone wants more, anything else is basically up for grabs.
There is nothing wrong with wanting more. I want more. And I will be concerned the day I wake up not wanting more. But wanting more isn’t enough.
How to Gain a Voice with Your Pastor
Thanks so much for your feedback after my last post!
Many of my readers feel held back by their church. They want to be fruitful for Christ. They want more of God and His blessing, but because of traditions or structure, they feel restricted by their church. Not empowered.
In my last post, I shared how I used to think my church held me back from being a better Christian, but now I know it’s my focus. I said there are times we bump into irreconcilable differences and suggested we can’t ever avoid those. But what we can avoid is a wrong focus. In this post I’m going to share how to gain a voice with your pastor and become an agent of positive change in your church.
