Sin isn’t just breaking a rule — it’s trading God’s best for something worthless. Like Esau, we often settle for “red stuff,” chasing quick relief over lasting joy. But God,...

When You Hang on the Cross of a Bad Marriage: Lessons from the Early Church

Marriage is often a gift but can sometimes feel like an unbearable trial. For those facing difficult marriages, this post explores the historical lessons of grace, mercy, and...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Culture

Difficult Passages In The Bible

Love Your Enemies (Reflections on Luke 6:27-28)

Last Friday morning, I awoke early (like before the crack of dawn early!) and meditated on a well-known, often-quoted-out-of-context passage of Scripture. I’ve read these...

by Rulonda JaBrey

Christian Life

Difficult Passages In The Bible

Love Your Enemies (Reflections on Luke 6:27-28)

27. “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28. bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.” LUKE 6:27-28 (ESV) Last Friday...

Lessons From C. S. Lewis: Resting in God’s Forgiveness

The temptation of disbelief is never as strong as it is after a time—a substantial time—of panic attacks and/or hallucinations stemming from past trauma. The temptation to...

by Rulonda JaBrey

Ecclesiology (Church)

Theology

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When is Someone Disqualified from Ministry?

This is an unspoken question for many evangelicals. Most of us don’t know where the idea of “disqualification” comes from. We may be hard-pressed to find anything definite in...

Have I Committed the Unforgivable Sin?

Some of you will be surprised, but this is a terrifying feeling of panic, doubt, and spiritual fatigue expressed by some Christians. I receive email after email from scared...

by C Michael Patton

Impulse Buying for the Soul – The Unknown Lasting Effects of Sin

When You Hang on the Cross of a Bad Marriage: Lessons from the Early Church

Love Your Enemies (Reflections on Luke 6:27-28)

Love Your Enemies (Reflections on Luke 6:27-28)

Lessons From C. S. Lewis: Resting in God’s Forgiveness

When is Someone Disqualified from Ministry?

Have I Committed the Unforgivable Sin?