That salvation is not about what we do is also strongly indicated by the biblical use of such terms as redemption (to purchase), reconciliation (restoration to divine favor), propitiation (the act by where which God‘s righteous wrath is satisfied by the atonement of Christ), atonement (resto...
We have an essential task, too; we are ambassadors for Christ. He entrusts us with the work of reconciliation because He loves us. 12. You are adopted into God's family. “He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His ...
it often does not work because the estranged child will not communicate. Most situations are solvable if parents and disapproving adult children can talk. So, my darlings, you are the parent, and you must be prepared to be vulnerable first. The best way to begin the conversation...
The Institute of Asian American Christianity (ISAAC) hosted "Together We Can Breathe," a symposium in which Christians of various ethnicities gathered to discuss how Christians can engage more deeply with others from different backgrounds. Many of those in the panel suggested ce...
Beginning with prayer, we will see God redeem the plight of persecuted Christians and use their lives for his glory. Each chapter has a story to tell about the persecuted Christians. As you read this devotional each day, you will encounter a contemporary story — sometimes hopeful, sometimes ...
Dishonoring, Devaluing a Life Long Pure Work 3. Detriment to Those Who Need Salvation For non-believers, witnessing this behavior among Christians often becomes a stumbling block to faith: Perception of Hypocrisy: Public criticism of preachers or believers sends a message that Christians do not ...
a matter of "healthcare" -- especially when the principle slogan for abortion is still "my body, my choice," which means whatever is in the womb is irrelevant -- and can be ejected for any convenient or whimsical reason. Instead, one might suspect, as Christians certainly do, that the ...
As we move towards Sept. 30, many schools and universities will be talking about observing the newNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Many schools formerly observed this day asOrange Shirt Dayto acknowledge the intergenerational impacts of the residential schooling system — but Sept. 30 has...
Many Christians already know this, but they are still having a very hard time in actuallytrusting Godto handle their lives for them. Even though they know God is totally perfect and that He can perfectly handle and direct their lives much better than they can do – they are still having ...
His mother Julie followed up, “Where do you see yourself in twenty years?” “Out of prison. Possibly with a family, my own wife and kids; probably have a job. I have a lot of things in mind that would honor Ann’s memory. Maybe get involved in wildlife work. Ann loved that.”...