Category: Faith & Life
Embracing Suffering: Finding God’s Presence and Compassion Through the Cross
Embracing Suffering by Dr. Jonathan G. Smith narrated by Murf Carter | Sermons of Hope...
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Redeemer’s Role In Launching Reach North America
Redeemer’s Role In Launching Reach North America “In short, we needed missionary bishops to...
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What can a kid’s enthusiasm teach us about Christmas?
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?
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What does it mean to be a Creedal Christian?
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.”
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Rotting Spirituality AND CULTURAL DECLINE
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.
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Would you invite Jesus to your party?
Would you invite Jesus to your party? Who was Jesus interested in reaching? { Luke 5:31–32...
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What is the key to sharing Jesus? Refreshment from the CREO South Intensive
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?
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Book Review, Sam Storms ‘Understanding Spiritual Gifts: A Comprehensive Guide’
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.
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The Dark Side of Holy Communion
Weekly Holy Communion Anglicans love to take communion. It is part of our worship expressed in...
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How Liturgy Transformed My Prayer Life
Prayer is the most important part of the Christian faith experience but sadly often neglected by many believers. How does liturgy help?
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3 Tips to Help You Energize Your Prayer Life
3 Tips to Help You Energize Your Prayer Life Why Is Prayer So Important? Have you ever wondered...
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Never Underestimate the Power of Prayer – A Lesson I Learned
If you could walk away from the year and say, “this was my #1 lesson,” then what would...
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