It should come without saying that Christians should not engage in gossip. Telling tales about others, which is often based on second or third-hand information, lacks any real evidence, and is done purely for one’s own satisfaction, is a sin. Speculation and innuendo should have no place in our mouths. Scripture is clear that we […] The post No, We Cannot Justify Our Gossip appeared first on Voice of Reason.| Voice of Reason
The subject of racism has been the topic of much discussion in the culture at large. Claims of systemic oppression and reverse racism seem to dominate virtually every news cycle. Such allegations have even been found in one place no one should have ever expected, the Christian church. Professing Christians should understand that we are […]| Voice of Reason
Are you fulfilling the Great Commission? Are you listening to the Bible just to receive God's Word or are you reproducing it? The post Are You Fulfilling the Great Commission? appeared first on Thomas Nelson Bibles.| Thomas Nelson Bibles
Baptism saves. There, I said it. Congrats, Catholics, you're right on this one. I know I’m going to get some| The Chicago Thinker
The Holy Spirit is truly the Trinity's Gift to us while we are on the earth with a mission to fulfill the Great Commission. He helps, counsels, comforts, strengthens, and intercedes for us. Let us continually receive Grace to not insult, resist, grieve or quench this Precious Spirit of Grace but rather to co-labor with Him in bringing Glory to the Father, edifying the Body of Christ, and proclaiming the Gospel of Grace to the world and winning the lost. The post “The Immeasurable Ministry o...| GGWO Church Baltimore
As we are in preparation for the ensuing Pentecost, one thing that might miss our attention is the role that the Holy Spirit plays in our day to day life. No doubt, we are anointed with the Spirit at the time of our baptism. Again, this anointing gets rekindled every time we receive sacraments in […] The post A TEST FOR PENTECOST appeared first on Vcatholic.| Vcatholic
Should a priest, during his homily, chastise the people in the pews for arriving late for Mass or for inappropriate behavior during Mass?| Catholic Stand
Here in Kansas, the wheat harvest should be in full swing but, due to rain, farmers wait. School is out, and instead of our normal routines, we wait — for the pool to open, for Daddy to get home from work, for the grandparents to pick up our daughter so I can go to work, …| Anabaptist World
The church’s liturgical calendar, from the beginning of Advent to the day of Pentecost, is built around a story. God did something. Then, suddenly, on the Sunday after Pentecost, we shift from stor…| Mitchell Lewis
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In recent years, parts of eastern Jackson County have undergone tremendous growth, particularly in the communities of Lee’s Summit and... The post Diocesan vision update | Strategic plan released for Lee’s Summit and Blue Springs appeared first on Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.| Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph
God is at work in us who believe (Phil 2:13). He empowers us by His Spirit to live the Christian life (Gal 5:16). I love this truth. It is crucial for us to understand that our work in the Lord is …| Aliens and Pilgrims
One of the key doctrinal principles of the Protestant Reformation was sola Scriptura. This principle emphasized Scripture rather than tradition as the final authority in faith and practice. The Protestant Reformers and their immediate theological heirs affirmed sola Scriptura because they believed that the Bible, as God’s very Word, was sufficient for the doctrine and […]| Helwys Society Forum
You did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” (Romans 8:15). Paul is intent on telling Christians something the Spirit of God does do, and something the Spirit emphatically does not do. Paul ins| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Some Protestant churches, though not most, teach that baptism is valid only when someone submerges ("dunks") a candidate in water. Consequently, some Protestant| Catholicism Explained
There are a few verses that talk about God’s breath. In 2 Timothy 3:26, Paul makes a famous statement about scripture. He says, “Every scripture is inspired by God and useful …| Like An Anchor
If you ask people what the Bible is, most of them will be able to tell you that the Bible is the Sacred Scripture for the Christian faith. This is true. But if you ask people what Catholics believe about the Bible, you will probably hear a lot of different answers. Many people may not […]| About Catholics
I describe undergoing cataract surgery and experiencing improved vision. I draw meaning from the surgery, relating it to spiritual enlightenment and the removal of metaphorical “scales”…| Bible Science Forum
The Great Commission calls us to make disciples with the assurance of Jesus' presence. Biblical figures like Jacob, Moses, and Joshua were strengthened by God's promise to be with them, a promise that continues today, empowering us to share our faith confidently.| Gentle Reformation
Sin is a liar and a death trap. Our soul lusts for pleasure, money, power, inappropriate relationships, and even destroying our enemies. The joy we expect from satisfying our lust always falls shor…| A Tree Firmly Planted
God made us to be relational people.| Ordinary People Extraordinary God
The Holy Spirit is realized through a close friendship to Jesus. Acrylic on wood painting of Pentecost by Jen Norton.| Jen Norton Art Studio
