Many leaders in today's church have cast community to the side and have place "self" at the center of the Gospel. Each product is tailor made for the consumer who attends each Sunday as opposed to helping those coming into community discover the joy of life together. Jesus favors the latter.
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What Jesus Began… He Continues Today; In You.
We either Follow Jesus actively or like Him passively. Where we land makes all the difference. Jesus still changes lives.
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The Insanity of God’s Love
The love of God and the love of Man The Lord said to me, “Go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another man and is an adulteress. Love her as the Lord loves the Israelites, though they turn to other gods and love the sacred raisin cakes.” 2 So I bought her for fifteen shekels … Continue reading The Insanity of God’s Love
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Obedience.
Any mentioning of the word in Christian circles will conjure up diverse emotion. In many corners of Christianity, it has become a word of obscenity. Whether the context is obeying Jesus or learning to obey spiritual authority—no matter the context, this word has become problematic on many levels. A linguistic parriah. Don’t get me wrong; … Continue reading Obedience.
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“So, you just got saved. From what? For what?” Part 1
So you are a Christian and you were "saved." So what? What does that even mean? What are you saved from? Or saved for?
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Taking the Leap Part 1: “What in Us Must Die?
A short reflection leading us to a haunting question: Is Jesus with you where you are or are you with Jesus where He is?
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Weathered Passion
It happens to the best of us. We began with passion, wonder, and mystery. We began with innocence, naiveté, and a splash of recklessness. And then, after a period of time, it happens. The zeal we once possessed in following Jesus and living a righteous life begins to take a turn. Zeal turns into lethargy. … Continue reading Weathered Passion
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A Life Beautifully Interrupted
Bloody Elbows; Ragged Knees Day in. Day out. He sat there. His knees bruised, and elbows covered in blood stained patches. His knees wouldn’t function like others because since birth he had a genetic defect which caused him to be paralyzed from the waist down. He would use his arms and elbows to maneuver himself … Continue reading A Life Beautifully Interrupted
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The Marks of Love…
We had just completed our first lap on our floor. With each aching step—slower than a snails pace—my mind began to swirl. “God this is hard. I am in serious pain. How long is this journey going to be? Is this child going to make it and do well? Is my mother going to be … Continue reading The Marks of Love…
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Yes by all means you should live a “perfect” life.
pərˈfekSH(ə)n/ n. - the condition, state, or quality of being free or as free as possible from all flaws or defects. Ever met someone who was a spiritual perfectionist? Or someone who lived their spiritual life in trying to be so perfect they tried to manage, control, or manipulate their life to project they "have it all together?" … Continue reading Yes by all means you should live a “perfect” life.
Noah D. Schumacher 