Christ in Post-Christian Culture
THE PARABLE OF THE prodigal son is one of the most well-known stories from the New Testament. Although many pastors, teachers, and biblical scholars refer to it as such, the word prodigal does not appear in the Bible. The word that best characterizes the son in this story is lost. The parable demonstrates that we do …
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WHAT IS THE THING you are most proud of in your life? Emily Brontë said, "Proud people breed sad sorrows for themselves." That makes sense, but what about being "proud" of a key accomplishment in life? I am most proud today of my determination to stay clean and sober, and move forward in ministry. My …
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By Tim McGee The more I discover you,the less I can ignore—or claim ignorance of what you ask. You say to “Follow my commands” You call me to meekness,living in humility;to die to myself—so as to become holy, perfect. You say to “Love one another” You offer more than commands.You lived among us,showed us your …
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"The good man out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil man out of his evil treasure produces evil; for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks" (Luke 6:45, RSV). Written by Steven Barto, B.S., Psych. LATELY, I HAVE BEEN obsessed with whether I have a heart …
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Written by Steven Barto, B.S. Psych. The phrase Sea of Forgetfulness is not actually in the Bible. When people use this colorful phrase, they're usually referring to several passages in Scripture that talk about God's forgiveness, and our justification in Christ through accepting His death, burial, and resurrection. They're banking on the great promise …
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Sociological studies of the early Christian church indicate that the vast majority of Christians during the first three centuries belonged to the lower echelons of society, or at least did not fit well in the higher ranks. We know from the Gospels that Jesus spent most of His time with poor, ill, and despised people. …
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"...the requirement of humility will result in honor." Proverbs 15:33 says, "The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor." In our journey through life, it is tempting to take pride in the positive changes we make in our lives. We want other people to recognize our accomplishments. But in God's plan, honor is …
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With all the interest in self-esteem and self-worth, there is another element to think about when we consider pride. Some of us come from families where we were not taught healthy emotional language and habits. We did not get a balanced perspective on the world and on relationships. Some of us actually got a distorted …
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