The Church and the Gates of Hades Matthew 16:18 – And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Such an encouraging verse … Read More
God’s Presence in Our World Includes You It is obvious that God did not remove Himself from the world when Adam and Eve turned away from Him. It is obvious that He did not remove Himself from the world when … Read More
When the Church Hurts Young People’s Spirituality I have been a Christian for several decades now, and I still struggle with an observation that I see throughout the church. Allow me to explain. When children reach fourteen or fifteen years … Read More
Exact Essentials That which is essential is that which is fundamentally necessary and indispensable. Cereal boxes talk about essential vitamins and minerals. These are things the FDA says are necessary and indispensable for our physical well being. There are other … Read More
THE GOSPEL TRUTH ABOUT THE CHURCH OF CHRIST The introductory text for our lesson today is Matthew 16:13-19. While those who wish to follow along are turning to this text, let’s consider that when we look out at the religious … Read More