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Holy Macedonia, Batman!
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Ever watch an old Batman episode where Batman and Robin are climbing a building with a rope? Sure, you knew that they just turned the camera sideways to make it look like he was climbing a tall building, but it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Devotionals, Miscellaneous
Tagged 1 Thessalonians, Achaia, Batman, gospel, Holy, Paul, word of the Lord
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Avoiding a Life of Ruin
Have you ever heard the biographical narrative surrounding the life of a man named Joshua? Well, one definite item that would be listed on his Linkedin profile is that he “played an integral role in a battle that took place … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Basics, Devotionals, Miscellaneous
Tagged Christ, Community MInistry, gospel, grace, sin
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Refocusing Weddings on Christ
Here at Faith Church we are about to enter that glorious time of year known as “wedding season”. Almost every weekend, from March through September, our church schedule is loaded with weddings. Many of those getting married this year are … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous
Tagged bride, Christ, gospel, groom, joy, marriage, Revelation, Righteousness, wedding, Worship
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Planning for Your City: Why the New Jerusalem Won’t Be a Suburb
Growing up in suburbia, I’ve never been a fan of cities. In fact, they make me feel claustrophobic. Cities are often places with higher crime rates, heightened materialism, and a faster rate of decay of traditional morality. Unlike suburbs, they … Continue reading
Posted in Community Outreach, Miscellaneous
Tagged cities, gospel, outreach, planning
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Navigationally Challenged
Have you ever missed a turn and you were so upset that you purposely ran over one of those big orange upside down garbage cans? I recently missed a couple turns in a construction zone on a long trip, and I … Continue reading
Posted in Devotionals, Miscellaneous
Tagged blameshifting, commandments, commands, gospel, GPS, navigation, pride, priorities, Road map, sactification
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Ollies, Kickflips and the Gospel
The sun beats down hot on the concrete, metal and wood of the Lafayette Community Skate Park. A lone skater stands at the top of the half-pipe. With his shoes firmly attached to the grip tape on his skateboard, he … Continue reading
Posted in Community Outreach, Ministry Updates
Tagged Community MInistry, discipleship, Evangelism, gospel, outreach
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Castles and Kings in Toys and Tunes
The devil would have us think that the age of kings is a thing of the past. Indeed, this is partly true. We live in the age of individual freedom! But the age of kings is not over. Today, we … Continue reading
Posted in Devotionals
Tagged Bible Study, gospel, Jesus, Kingdom of God, materialism, obsessions, politics
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Eyewitness to a Miracle
This post attempts to capture with fiction the miraculous events described in Mark chapter 5 as a pair of demon-possessed men were set free by the power of Christ. Continue reading
The All-New Lafayette Passion Play
Check out this video to see how this year’s all-new Passion Play can enrich your celebration of Easter and help you share the message of hope with your family, friends, and neighbors. Continue reading
Bible Background: The Samaritans
Throughout the gospels, we read about different people groups that played a significant role in the land of Palestine during the first century. These people influenced the culture in which Christ ministered, and He tailored His messages in order to both reach and respond to these groups. Learning more about these people can add greater detail and deeper understanding to our study of the gospels. What follows is a thumbnail sketch of one of these groups–the Samaritans. Continue reading
