Learning to love others the way Jesus loves us
Matthew 14:14-33 At the church I attend here in Las Vegas we are working through a study of what it means to be a Jesus follower. This morning's reading included then section of Matthew where Jesus walked on water. I went back a few verses for context and I think someone who reads this may… Continue reading Take heart.
2 Thessalonians 2:13- 3:17 Times were hard for the Thessalonian believers. To their credit, they loved each other and continued to do good, in spite of their confusion about the Day of the Lord. Paul commended them for their commitment to the Truth, reminding them that the Holy Spirit was working in and through them… Continue reading The Lord is faithful
1 Thessalonians 1:3 After reading Joel about the Day of the Lord, I thought I would turn to Paul's letter to the Thessalonians, a letter where he addressed the Day of the Lord 300 years after Joel did. I didn't get very far before I was struck by a new-to-me realization. In chapter 1, verse… Continue reading Work of faith
One of the criticisms of the evangelical, mission-minded Church is that people go into other countries with the intent to share the gospel and then change the culture and social structure of that community. It is a legitimate critique. But Paul reprimanded the Apostles, naming Peter specifically, saying that forcing cultural change on new believers… Continue reading Jesus culture is multicultural
Defaulting to Grace 