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Understanding Our Mission Field
Researchers Ryan P. Burge (associate professor of political science at Eastern Illinois University) and Tony Jones (theologian and outdoorsman) revealed some key takeaways about the American Religious Landscape and The Nones Project. Here are some things we can learn about our mission field.
Practice Your Dual Citizenship
It is always good to remember that as Christians, we are dual citizens. First and foremost, we are citizens of the kingdom of heaven (Philippians 3:20). Secondly, we are citizens of the kingdom of this world, and in our case, Americans. Jesus reminded us that we have a duty to both:
Disappointment
Just in case you didn’t notice, something happened this past Monday night that struck the hearts of so many Seattle Mariners fans, fair-weather fans included. It was disappointment, and it hit hard. We missed our dream of reaching the World Series.
Salvation for the President?
This interchange went viral Monday (October 12) when President Trump was interviewed by White House journalist Peter Doocy on Air Force One.
PETER DOOCY: "You talked about how you hoped to end the war in Ukraine because it might help you get into heaven. How does this help? Does this help?"
The Light Shines in Darkness
Did you know a single candle can be seen from over a mile away in total darkness? In 2015, astronomers Krisciunas and Carona found its light visible up to 1.6 miles — and under perfect conditions, even farther. Physics tells us light is measurable energy, but darkness isn’t a “thing” at all — it’s merely the absence of light. As one of our Life Group members said last week, “We have flashlights, but there’s no such thing as flash-darks.”
Bochim Is Not Enough
Scripture is full of unusual names that God or His people used to mark significant moments—reminders of lessons that should never be forgotten. Names like Ichabod (1 Sam. 4:21–22, “The glory has departed”), Ebenezer (1 Sam. 7:12, “Stone of help”), Marah (Ex. 15:23, “Bitter”), Lo-Ammi (Hos. 1:9, “Not My people”), and Maher-shalal-hash-baz (Isa. 8:3, “Swift is the booty, speedy is the prey”) each carry a story and a lesson.
Survey Says…Theology Troubles
As we noted Sunday in our first message from the gospel of John, it matters what you believe about the identity of Jesus Christ. Every religion outside of Christianity teaches a different Jesus than the one God clearly reveals in Scripture, and that is eternally deadly.
Jesus Christ — One of a Kind
This Sunday, we will begin a new series of messages that could be one of the best we have ever done. Why? It is on the Gospel of John which uniquely shares the Person and work of our Lord and Savior like no other book. 90-92% of the material in the gospel is unique and not found in the other gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark, or Luke.
A Tragic Reminder of Our Greatest Need
The tragic murder of Charlie Kirk reminds us of the devastating reality of sin and the urgent need for the gospel of Jesus Christ. No law or politician can change the human heart—only Christ can forgive sin, conquer evil, and grant eternal life. As we grieve with his family, we are called to boldly proclaim the only hope that transforms lives now and forever.