Articles for tag: Freedom

March 18, 2007

Christian Standard

How Much Does God Really Know? (Part 2)

Editor”s note: Last week”s article introduced the “openness of God” (open theism) debate by listing difficult questions about God and time that have faced sincere believers throughout history. The author also offered a long list of Scriptures that seem to support the openness idea. He concludes this week with a parallel Scripture list that seems to refute this doctrine and then offers suggestions for reconciling the paradox.     By Knofel Staton Those who advocate open theism say God does not know what will happen in the future because there is nothing yet to know. The future is open not

November 12, 2006

Christian Standard

Conditions Permitting

By Eric Miller It was the week before my two-year anniversary as a minister and we were finally leaving for a much-needed vacation at the beach in Cape May, New Jersey. As my wife, Tammy, 3-year-old daughter, Emma, and I drove down the Atlantic City Expressway a road sign caught my eye. It was just your average, run-of-the-mill speed limit sign indicating the current maximum speed was 65. However, beneath that large, bold number were these words: “Conditions Permitting.” I thought about those two words as I drove the next 30 miles. God seemed to want me to glean a

October 15, 2006

Knofel Staton

megachurches and minor churches

The Megas Were Minors

Knofel Staton reflects on what megachurches can offer—and why small congregations matter just as much. He traces how “minor churches” nurture faith and leaders, and calls both large and small churches to value each other’s role.

June 4, 2006

Don Henderson

street preacher

The Street Preacher

A Seattle street preacher overturns one man’s assumptions about public faith. Reflecting on prophets and Jesus’ public proclamation, the author urges Christians to defend the freedom to speak with both passion and compassion.

November 23, 2005

Christian Standard

Ideas and Ideals for Leaders on the High Dive

By Jon Weece Risk. Freedom to fail. Dream big. Think outside the box. Try again. These words are frequently spoken by leaders at Southland Christian Church, Lexington, Kentucky. We like these words and others””like creative, innovative, daring, and even crazy””because they make us take deep breaths, cause our hearts to race, and make us swallow hard. These types of words keep us up at night and drive us to our knees. Leaders at Southland are not afraid of climbing the high dive. We like to take risks; we”ve come to realize that fear is a great faith-builder for our team.

September 18, 2005

Mike Schrage

Southern Sudan

A New Era in Sudan!

A call to pray, give, and go as peace opens new opportunity in southern Sudan. The article highlights the endurance of the Sudanese church and urges believers to partner in gospel work, training, and compassionate service.

July 17, 2005

Cora Alley

safe passage

‘Safe Passage’

A late-night bus ride in Manhattan becomes a living illustration of Matthew 25. A former paramedic turned bus driver shows what it means to offer safe passage—meeting needs, welcoming strangers, restoring dignity, and walking with others toward freedom.

July 10, 2005

Ben Cachiaras

what is truth

What Is Truth?

Is truth personal preference or something real and knowable? Ben Cachiaras contrasts cultural relativism with Jesus as the standard of truth, urging believers to hold to Scripture and embody truth with conviction and grace.

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