Articles for tag: Matthew 2

Commerce Without Morality

By Francis Nash Jesus called Christians to be salt and light in the world. We have often said the body of Christ should act as the conscience of the community. We are here to bring hope for eternity and help for the present. If you surveyed the general public about issues important to Christians, they would probably list abortion, stem-cell research, pornography, and homosexual marriage. Those are the ones we hear about in the news. While there are Scripture references leading us to speak out on these social problems, Jesus never actually mentioned any of them, specifically. But Jesus did

December 24, 2006

Brian Lowery

seeking the seeker

‘Tis the Season

Christmas awakens a restless longing in many—through perfectionism, loneliness, grief, or escape. Like the Magi, people seek what they can’t fully name. This reflection calls believers to notice that longing and reach out.

December 24, 2006

Mark Scott

Christmas narrative

The Insignificant in Christmas

Mark Scott reflects on Luke’s Christmas narrative, showing how God fills ordinary places, people, and events with profound meaning. From Bethlehem’s fields to the shepherds’ surprise, Christmas announces good news for outsiders, too.

How the 12 steps connect spiritual awakening and recovery

The 12-Stepping Church

Alcoholics Anonymous grew from faith-shaped practices that helped its founders stay sober. Learn how the 12 steps frame recovery as spiritual awakening and how churches can wisely support 12-step participation while offering deeper prayer, fellowship, and outreach.

multicultural church

Intentionally International

A Toronto-area church plant shares practical lessons for becoming intentionally multicultural—moving from accommodation to celebration and reaching the nations locally. Includes a sidebar story of Mustafa and Sheela’s journey to Christ at CMCC.

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