The Real American Idol
Pastor Doug Dent
This will be a completely new economy, far different than any we have ever known! But here’s the thing: it already exists! Jesus spent much of his energy proclaiming that the reign of God is not something that exists in the far-off, distant future, in the “sweet by and by,” but is already breaking into […]
Doubting God’s Provision
Pastor Doug Dent
Where we see “needs” and feel tempted to sin to get what we feel we must have, the Bible reminds us that in Christ we have already been given “incomparable riches of grace” (Ephesians 2:7) and that God’s grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9). Jesus offers us strength to endure and gives us the promise […]
Intuitive Christianity
Pastor Doug Dent
There is a third option, the intuitive one: step back from the ledge and hand the situation over to God and leave it there. Paul’s words in Philippians 3:17-4:1 remind us that navigating our faith life is (or should be) intuitive. It should not be hard to live out our faith in practical and intuitive […]
Wilderness, Identity & Mission
Pastor Doug Dent
When we become conscious of our identity as God’s beloved sons and daughters it begins to affect our daily living: it propels us into mission. Our identity and our mission become the embodiment of Jesus to the world. To be Christ-like, loving and caring as he did, is our identity. To live like Jesus did; […]
Christian Confelicity
Pastor Doug Dent
The people of Edom chose to stand against Judah and to rejoice in their defeat. They chose to increase the burdens on Judah when they could have helped. They chose to side with evil, even when they knew what was right. They chose to inflict “damage-joy” when they could have offered peace. Edom chose poorly, […]
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