A.W. Tozer said that the most important thing in life is how we view God. Our conception of God radically shapes how we treat people. Is God tolerant? If so, how then should we act towards others? The modern secular concept of tolerance seems to demand that we must celebrate what others are doing, even if it goes against biblical ethics. But what if biblical tolerance … [Read more...] about Is God tolerant?
Faith
Inspiring a deeper walk of faith in God, expressed as Father, Son, and Spirit. Living out our shared experiences of life in Christ.
Finishing well and becoming more fruitful for God with age
C.S. Lewis memorably commented, “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” God wants each of us to finish well, becoming more fruitful for God as we age. As we age, self-surrender to God and His purposes is always the way forward. If there is breath in their lungs, God still has something for his servants to do. We are never to stop serving others … [Read more...] about Finishing well and becoming more fruitful for God with age
Elders – the scent of a Spirit filled life
I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what it means to be transformed into the likeness of Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18). It says in the Scripture that all of us who are Christians have no veils on our faces, but reflect like mirrors the glory of the Lord. We are being transformed from the inside out and reflecting God’s heart and nature like a mirror. I’m also quite … [Read more...] about Elders – the scent of a Spirit filled life
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Beauty, art and the Kingdom, part 6 Beauty, art and justice
“Beauty will save the world” – Fyodor Dostoyevsky Beautiful wounds Beauty, art and justice. When the world considers beauty, rarely do wounds enter the picture. Christians, however, consider the wounds of Christ to be beautiful; they make us painfully aware of our need for healing. We ache with joy and gratitude when we consider the beauty of Christ’s wounds on our … [Read more...] about Beauty, art and the Kingdom, part 6 Beauty, art and justice