The Provocation We treat the Church like a social club or a self-help seminar. But the Church is the Bride of Christ, and Sunday is a battle cry, not a nap. Scripture "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will … Continue reading Lent Day 12 – Mar. 1st
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Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 1st
"Live such good lives among the pagans that...they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us." (1 Peter 2:12). At a job interview, Carol was asked repeatedly, "Why did you leave your previous job?" The interviewer had an inkling of the conflict she'd had with her former employer and … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Mar. 1st
Lent Day 11 – Feb. 28th
The Provocation We are terrified of being "judged." But the only judgment that matters is the one that happens when we stand before the Lord. Scripture "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ." (2 Corinthians 5:10). Point to Ponder Use this Saturday to stop caring what the world thinks of you. … Continue reading Lent Day 11 – Feb. 28th
Daily Scripture Series – Feb. 28th
"Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring." (Exodus 14:13). Hudson Taylor was troubled. He'd left England to share the gospel about Christ in China, and ministry-though challenging-had gone well. But in 1865, as he considered sending more people to minister to a more dangerous part of … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Feb. 28th
Lent Day 10 – Feb. 27th
The Provocation We want the Resurrection without the Crucifixion. We want the crown without the thorns. But there is no Easter Sunday without Good Friday, remember that! Scripture "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities." (Isaiah 53:5). Point to Ponder The cross was a place of execution, not an … Continue reading Lent Day 10 – Feb. 27th
Daily Scripture Series – Feb. 27th
"Let us run with perseverance." (Hebrews 12:1) To become a lawyer in California, Maxcy Filer had to pass the state's grueling, three-day bar exam. So he took it not once, not twice, but forty-eight times before passing the tough test. His goal? To advocate for the underprivileged in Compton, his beloved city. Between his first … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Feb. 27th
No Thought Police 