Category: the power of godliness

MORAL AUTHORITY

February 7, 2020

Sometimes I ponder this question. If I only had one opportunity to address a group of leaders, which topic would I select? Two issues vie for the number one position in my mind. One subject is the truism, “The Kingdom within becomes the Kingdom without” The other topic is the importance of moral authority. Both issues have in common a focus on the leader’s secret life. As I have had opportunity to address leaders I have endeavored to include these topics in my exhortations.  … More MORAL AUTHORITY

PROVOKING THE INTENDED OFFENSE: A Seismic Shift for an Evangelical Footing

January 10, 2020

“Evangelical Christianity, or evangelical Protestantism, is a worldwide, trans-denominational movement within Protestant Christianity which maintains the belief that the essence of the Gospel consists of the doctrine of salvation by grace, solely through faith in Jesus’s atonement. Evangelicals believe in the centrality of the conversion or “born again” experience in receiving salvation, in the authority … More PROVOKING THE INTENDED OFFENSE: A Seismic Shift for an Evangelical Footing

BE FREE: HONORING CHRISTIAN LIBERTY IN THE POLITICAL REALM

December 30, 2019

INTRODUCTION I was blessed to have my roots planted in a conservative evangelical community. I am grateful for a church that taught me to love and to be committed to Jesus Christ, the Word of God, and the Body of Christ. One of the tenants of this evangelical community I learned growing up was, “When … More BE FREE: HONORING CHRISTIAN LIBERTY IN THE POLITICAL REALM

TRUTH AND HEALTH

June 18, 2019

All followers of Jesus Christ are meant to be ministers. What does it mean to minister to people? One possible definition is, “to serve people in a way that empowers them and enables them to live fulfilled and productive lives.” “The Elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth: Beloved, I pray that … More TRUTH AND HEALTH