Biblical church discipline is a process, rooted in Scripture, by which a local church addresses sin within its membership, with the goals of restoring the erring individual… Read more “Biblical Church Discipline: A Redemptive and Loving Process”
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Overcoming Misconceptions About Small Group Leadership
Leading a small group can feel daunting to many people. Some feel incapable, unqualified, or ill-equipped, while others think only “perfect” Christians should lead. These misconceptions hold… Read more “Overcoming Misconceptions About Small Group Leadership”
The Path to Restoring the Christian Mind: Discerning Culture
Harry Blamires’ The Christian Mind is a call to intellectual discipleship, urging believers to think in a way that is distinctly Christian rather than conforming to secular… Read more “The Path to Restoring the Christian Mind: Discerning Culture”
The Church and Culture—Reject, Redeem, or Reform?
Text: Romans 12:2 “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good… Read more “The Church and Culture—Reject, Redeem, or Reform?”
Divine Detours: Finding God in Life’s Interruptions”
Embracing Unexpected Moments as Opportunities for Ministry Text: Mark 5:21-43 (Jesus’ interruptions—healing the woman while on the way to Jairus’ house)Key Idea: Ministry doesn’t just happen in… Read more “Divine Detours: Finding God in Life’s Interruptions””
The Apocalyptic Pastor
In The Contemplative Pastor, Eugene Peterson includes a chapter titled “The Apocalyptic Pastor.” In this chapter, Peterson challenges pastors to see beyond the surface of reality and embrace their role as visionary truth-tellers in a culture… Read more “The Apocalyptic Pastor”
Worldly Wisdom vs. God’s Truth: Shaped by culture or by Christ?
Many Christians Today Rely on Secular Philosophies Rather Than God’s Wisdom. Colossians 2:8 warns us:“See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty… Read more “Worldly Wisdom vs. God’s Truth: Shaped by culture or by Christ?”
ALIVE IN CLARITY
Kis.1:3 Kepada mereka Ia menunjukkan diri-Nya setelah penderitaan-Nya selesai, dan dengan banyak tanda Ia membuktikan, bahwa Ia hidup. Sebab selama empat puluh hari Ia berulang-ulang menampakkan diri dan… Read more “ALIVE IN CLARITY”
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