Every day it seems like the news bombards us with a new example of evil in the world. Our hearts break as we are told about another mass shooting, hear the horrors of war, or see another example of corruption run rampant. When our eyes are on the storm it is enough to drive us... Continue Reading →
Myth #3- All Christians are the Same
Persecuted groups of protestant Christians came to America in search of religious freedom. Being from different regions they each had differing beliefs and practices. These separate groups of protestants grew and changed into various church denominations. Over time, the separation between Christian churches continued to balloon as offshoots of each denomination separated because of differing... Continue Reading →
Myth #4- Spiritual Dependency
After God freed the Israelites from Egypt, He needed to teach them how to live as His holy people. God's passed His laws and commands down to chosen leaders who disseminated it to the people. Moses delivered God's law to the people and Aaron became the first high priest. From that time on, the tribe... Continue Reading →
Myth #3- Christian Consistency
Before the United States was formed, persecuted protestants came in search of religious freedom. Each group was separated by differing beliefs and practices, and developed into different church denominations. Over the passing years, the separation between Christian churches only ballooned as offshoots of each denomination grew from differing interdenominational beliefs. Diverging into several hundred Christian... Continue Reading →
Spiritual Growth: Preparing the Soil
Have you ever noticed the number of references the Bible makes to gardens, seeds, pruning, bearing fruit, and harvesting? These references served to translate a spiritual truth into more understandable terms for people. Today, however, most of us get our produce from the store and understand little about what it takes for it to grow.... Continue Reading →