Do you believe in the “deeper life movement”? The belief that Paul left Romans 7 and lived in chapter 8. He moved from wretchedness…

We are known to be 890K in the hole. In these types of cases, that is the amount that was discovered – and the real amount we will never know – but it is always much higher. Any word on the dollar amount of restitution included in the plea agreement? Certainly there are some businesses […]

The early 90s were awash in books explaining why Generation X was abandoning the church. In a similar vein, there’s been no shortage of blog posts, books, and conferences about how Millennials are leaving, too. A portion of every generation has pushed the church to grow in areas of sin and weakness. From monastics urging […]

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We know not why good people have to die, but we do know we must tell their story… #ourCOG Related items #ToT nationwide campaign…

“Imagine no possessions I wonder if you can No need for greed or hunger A brotherhood of man Imagine all the people Sharing all the world” [dropcap]V[/dropcap]ery few people are unfamiliar with John Lennon’s classic“Imagine.” John was a peace activist, feminist, megaphone for the redemptive power of love, and insufferable prick. By his own admission, […]

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“We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. . .” Romans 8:22 On the table in front of me is a vase full of lilies and daisies. I can already see the petals beginning to discolor. It’ll only be a matter of days […]

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Does the Holy Spirit convicts a believer of sin or righteousness? Related items Holy Spirit Holy Ghost / Holy Spirit: Are they One? A…