Should a Christian smoke pot? To many in the church this question may sound too absurd to warrant serious consideration. If you live in Washington or Colorado it is a …
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Praying For Bad Things to Happen To Bad People
When was the last time you were mad at someone? I mean really mad? Mad enough to pray that God would do something terrible to them? As I read my news …
Fighting Satan through the Character of Christ
Paul’s story is well documented. He was a killer of Christians and an adamant opponent their faith (Acts 8:1-3). Later, as a man saved by God’s grace, he constantly urged …
Walking Through Doubt
I met with a Christian-turned-skeptic friend recently who asked, “Does anyone ever really believe?” After listening to more of the questions and the struggles he faced in the Christian life, …
Proclaiming Jesus to Make Disciples
This is an excerpt of Tony Merida’s book, Proclaiming Jesus, published by GCD books. Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in …
Your Language Matters
We believe in a God who “spoke” the world into existence (Genesis 1:3). This truth is a constant reminder that words and language have power to create. James compared the …
Not Only Spirit Filled, But Also Spirit Controlled
Why are Christians so unkind to one another and the world? Why do we criticize, degrade, and dismiss? Why do we act like jerks? I have experienced the sting of …
Avoid Making Disciples of Yourself
Those of us who take seriously the Great Commission recognize how Christ’s charge compels us not to make converts on a superficial level but Christ followers in every area of …
Be a Storyteller
What do you do when you get together with friends? You start with story. What do you do when you return from vacation? Do you pull out the agenda from the cruise …
