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May 19 Study | Hope
“We have . . . an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands” (2 Corinthians 5:1). In hope we long for that forever home. . . .
Articles for tag: 2 Corinthians 5
August 11, 2018
The State of Racial Reconciliation in the Church
An interview with Sonny Smith, lead pastor of Detroit Church By David Dummitt In a February 1957 message for the National Council of Churches’ observance of Race Relations Sunday, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote, Racial segregation is a blatant denial of the unity which we all have in Christ. Segregation is a tragic evil that is utterly un-Christian. . . . Every Christian is confronted with the basic responsibility of working courageously for a non-segregated society. The task of conquering segregation is an inescapable must confronting the Christian Churches. King’s bold words speak to churches today as clearly
November 12, 2010
The Value of Justice
Karen Rees How valuable is justice? Few people in the United States give much thought to this question. But for many in the world, it”s a far different story. In the United States, justice is simply there, a part of the community. It looks like the local police officer or mayor or building inspector. We expect officials to do their jobs properly and treat us fairly. We expect the police to protect us to the best of their ability. Where I live, in Hong Kong, Britain”s 150-year colonial rule has left a similar legacy of justice. People expect to receive
March 22, 2009
The Point of Christianity
 By Douglas Foster If you were to ask a non-Christian, “What is the point of Christianity?” what do you think he or she would say? Based on many people”s experience with professed Christians, he might say the point of Christianity is to make people as miserable and uptight as possible. Or that it is to shape people into vigilantes who get great satisfaction from attacking and destroying those with whom they differ””in the name of Christ and sound doctrine. Unfortunately there is ample evidence to back up these impressions. But what would you, a Christian and a reader of
October 21, 2007
It Does Get Better Than This!
A child’s blunt honesty about Heaven sparks a devotional reflection on why eternity can feel distant when life is good—and why hope grows stronger as we gain perspective, mature, and face suffering.
September 30, 2007
Four Seconds One Saturday
A long-silent church conflict is met with an unqualified apology and a simple request for forgiveness. In a few sentences, pride is disarmed and reconciliation becomes possible again.
December 20, 2006
Interview with Bill Pile
In this candid interview, minister Bill Pile reflects on living with stage four prostate cancer, the support of his family and church, and why faith changes the way he thinks about suffering, treatment, and death.
October 30, 2005
The Church Is Intentionally One (Part 2 or 3)
Thomas Campbell’s Declaration and Address calls Christians to unity rooted in God’s reconciling work in Christ. Drawing from Paul’s teaching, Clint Gill urges the church to reject human divisions and live as “one new humanity.”
