Category: Faith & Life
3 Tips to Help You Energize Your Prayer Life
Posted by Jonathan G. Smith | Jan 19, 2019 | Articles, Faith & Life | 0
Redeemer’s Role In Launching Reach North America
by Jonathan G. Smith | Feb 2, 2023 | Articles, Faith & Life | 0
Redeemer’s Role In Launching Reach North America “In short, we needed missionary bishops to...
Read MoreWhat can a kid’s enthusiasm teach us about Christmas?
by Jonathan G. Smith | Dec 21, 2022 | Articles, Faith & Life | 0
Christmas is almost upon us, and my home is bustling with excitement. My kids are obviously contributing to this enthusiasm, which caused me to wonder, is this enthusiasm a bad thing?
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be a Creedal Christian?
by Jonathan G. Smith | Apr 26, 2022 | Articles, Faith & Life | 0
The Creeds bring us together, unite us under the banner of Christ, and guide us in life. The Creeds give a “rule of faith” that clarifies our identity, our tribe, our belonging, and our hope. And finally, the Creeds allow us to break bread together and sit in the discomfort of our differences while celebrating our common faith. That is what it means in my mind to be counted as one among many in the “holy catholic church.”
Read MoreRotting Spirituality AND CULTURAL DECLINE
by Jonathan G. Smith | Oct 14, 2021 | Articles, Faith & Life | 0
If you paint over rotten wood, the wood may look nice, but the integrity is compromised. In time, it can become a big problem.
So it is with our spiritual lives. We can dress ourselves up and look presentable to our friends and neighbors, pretending we’re fine. But just beneath the service are the hurts, habits, and hang-ups that are ruining our lives.
Read MoreWould you invite Jesus to your party?
by Jonathan G. Smith | Aug 5, 2021 | Articles, Faith & Life | 0
Would you invite Jesus to your party? Who was Jesus interested in reaching? { Luke 5:31–32...
Read MoreWhat is the key to sharing Jesus? Refreshment from the CREO South Intensive
by Jonathan G. Smith | Jul 22, 2021 | Articles, Faith & Life | 4
What is refreshment? Jesus said, “I will refresh you.” But the way to Jesus is through his followers. So do people find your faith refreshing?
Read MoreBook Review, Sam Storms ‘Understanding Spiritual Gifts: A Comprehensive Guide’
by Jonathan G. Smith | Apr 28, 2021 | Articles, Faith & Life | 0
Sam Storm’s book “Understanding Spiritual Gifts” is a game-changer for me. Whether you are a committed “Cessationist” or an enthusiastic “Continuist,” Storm’s work is by far the best I’ve encountered.
Read MoreThe Dark Side of Holy Communion
by Jonathan G. Smith | Apr 18, 2019 | Articles, Faith & Life | 2
Weekly Holy Communion Anglicans love to take communion. It is part of our worship expressed in...
Read MoreHow Liturgy Transformed My Prayer Life
by Jonathan G. Smith | Mar 28, 2019 | Articles, Faith & Life | 8
Prayer is the most important part of the Christian faith experience but sadly often neglected by many believers. How does liturgy help?
Read More3 Tips to Help You Energize Your Prayer Life
by Jonathan G. Smith | Jan 19, 2019 | Articles, Faith & Life | 0
3 Tips to Help You Energize Your Prayer Life Why Is Prayer So Important? Have you ever wondered...
Read MoreNever Underestimate the Power of Prayer – A Lesson I Learned
by Jonathan G. Smith | Dec 31, 2018 | Articles, Faith & Life | 0
If you could walk away from the year and say, “this was my #1 lesson,” then what would...
Read MoreWhat’s The Big Deal About The Birth of Jesus? Advent 4
by Jonathan G. Smith | Dec 23, 2018 | Articles, Faith & Life | 0
God could have fulfilled his promise in any way He wanted. But, He chose to do it through the baby...
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