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Spiritual Maturity
Christian godliness is not merely a matter of individuals being nice. It is easier to think of oneself as holy when there is no contact with other people. But life within the family and in relationship to children of various ages (including teenagers!) is the greatest test of spiritual progress. The ability to handle the…
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Kingdom of God
Mark 1:15, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” What is the kingdom of God? It’s God’s presence coming to all peoples and cultures, pressing into the brokenness of the world, fulfilling God’s promise to restore all things. It means things will finally be…
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multi ethnic churches
Since boundary maintenance is a main preoccupation of all human groups, the existence of a boundary-transcending group is an anomaly. It will catch people by surprise, attract attention and demand an explanation. What is going on here?How is this possible? The explanation can only be Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and forgiveness, that is, the gospel.…
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Hole in the soul
Robbie Williams once went on a shopping spree in Los Angeles. He bought five cars, including a brand new Ferrari, a brand new Porsche and a brand new Mercedes. Within a week he wished he had not bought any of them (as he didn’t even have a driving license!).I admire Robbie Williams’ openness about himself.…
