May 23, 2011
Lesson for May 29, 2011: Water of Life (Revelation 22:1-9; 13-17)
Ron Arnold reflects on Revelation 22, where the water of life flows from God’s throne, points to Christ’s cleansing work at Calvary, and invites the thirsty to come.
Articles for tag: Bride of Christ
February 11, 2011
Don”t Make Me Lay Hands on You!
Tim Harlow reflects on Nehemiah, Jesus, and Paul to challenge church leaders toward courageous, loving correction rooted in zeal for the health of God’s people.
February 2, 2011
So Long to Good-Byes
By Cal Jernigan Perhaps you heard the story of the man who was stranded alone on a deserted island for a number of years. One day a ship appeared on the horizon, noticed him, and sent some men ashore to rescue him. While helping him gather his scant belongings, the rescuers noticed three huts clustered together and asked the man about them. The man pointed to one of the huts and explained that it served as his house, and then he pointed to another and explained that it was where he went to church. The man stopped without mentioning the
November 10, 2010
Stop Bashing the Bride!
Mike Baker defends the church as Christ’s bride, arguing that despite human imperfection, the church remains God’s idea, spiritually radiant, and central to God’s redemptive work in the world.
September 8, 2010
Anne Rice”s Decision Makes Me Sad
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Anne Rice’s public break with Christianity, the pain caused by broken people in the church, and the sadness of believers who miss the good.
January 3, 2010
Local Church Membership”“Who Needs It?
John Castelein explores local church membership through a candid conversation between elders and seminary students about commitment, accountability, authority, baptism, and belonging.
August 3, 2008
Innovation and Invention
Rick Chromey explores what churches can learn from Google, Apple, and Facebook about innovation, authentic community, beauty, openness, and faithful engagement with a rapidly changing culture.
The Christ, the Church, and the Christian
Knofel Staton argues that “Christ yes, but the church no” is impossible, showing from New Testament images that Christians belong to Christ’s body, bride, army, and family.
May 6, 2007
Demas Has Forsaken Me
A reflection on Demas’s desertion, Paul’s final imprisonment, and the quiet pull of “the world.” Learn why setting heart and mind on things above is essential—and how John Mark’s story offers hope.
