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Tips to be More Like Jesus Online

Tips to be More Like Jesus Online

I have been amazed at what people who love Jesus can write about other people who love Jesus online. I am referring to comments that believers leave on blogs and Facebook postings. Not long ago, I responded kindly to someone who attacked something I wrote. I think his first word regarding my blog was “NONSENSE!” When he saw my response, he quickly wrote back an apology saying, “I didn’t realize yo... »

Hello. My name is Jonathan Martin.

A couple of months ago, I was having coffee with my friend Andrew Smith, who pastors a great church here in Charlotte called the Gathering.  Running a couple of minutes behind, I walked in and he was already seated.  After exchanging quick pleasantries, I told him I wouldgrab a drink myself and be right back. [...] »

Is Loneliness Choking You?

Is Loneliness Choking You?

Loneliness chokes the human spirit. Loneliness was one of the first feelings God dealt with in the Garden of Eden. In Genesis 2:18 God said, “It’s not good for the man to be alone…” In a beautiful garden that was created by God, loneliness somehow showed up and it’s be showing up ever since. Have [...] Related posts:Loneliness Runs Deep God Is Never Absent In You... »

True Love Is Action

True Love Is Action

“Do not waste time bothering whether you “love” your neighbor; act as if you did. As soon as we do this we find one of the great secrets. When you are behaving as if you loved someone you will presently come to love him.”-C.S. Lewis Love is an action. God is always in action toward [...] Related posts:I Want To Be Labeled. Do you? Does It Matter How Those Outside Of Christ... »