I have repeated the statement several times: sin will not keep you from grace, but grace will keep you from sin. Once you have received God?s forgiveness through the grace that is in Christ, you will never again come under the condemnation of God. Jesus took all your...
Since we adopted the cell vision, developing groups of 12 has been on of the most significant aspects of our church life. Many hundreds of cell leaders and potential cell leaders have been formed and supported through these groups of 12. It has been thrilling to see...
The resurrection was the supreme display of God?s power, the visible proof of Jesus? accomplishment at the cross and is our hope for the future, just as it was for the early disciples. After Jesus? crucifixion, the disciples were a shattered band of people who were...
God’s kingdom is all around you and heaven is waiting for you. But did you know that how you live on earth determines how you will spend eternity in heaven? Many Christians are confused about the question of rewards. Heaven is assured for every blood-bought,...
Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen cited the Bible in his belief of marriage being a union between a man and a woman in a television appearance Friday, which also saw the televangelist comment on “The Bible Series” and speak about reconciling the belief in a...
Pope Francis has made comments on the Shroud of Turin, the much-discussed and analyzed burial cloth that some believe shows the face of Jesus Christ, saying that it “speaks to the heart,” though he stopped short of declaring the piece an official relic....
The Christian faith is entirely centered on the Person of Jesus Christ. It seems obvious when we say it like that ? but it is good to remind ourselves sometimes of the obvious. Often we can be easily distracted from central issues as daily responsibilities crowd out...
Pope Francis will wash the feet of prisoners in a youth detention centre near Rome on Maundy Thursday. Thousands of pilgrims and tourists are arriving in Rome to attend ceremonies during the holy week ahead of Easter. The washing of feet on the Thursday before Easter...
A Florida Atlantic University professor made his students write the name “Jesus” on a piece of paper and then trample on it, as part of a “lesson in debating,” a student suspended for refusing to participate in the exercise has revealed....
?If I fail, I try again, and again, and again. If YOU fail, are you going to try again? The human spirit can handle much worse than we realize. It matters HOW you are going to FINISH. Are you going to finish strong?? ? Nick Vujicic ?It’s a lie to think...
