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Finding Fellowship on Street Corners

Where I found connection after I left the church — The word ‘fellowship’ is just another one of those Christian buzzwords that you almost never heard outside of the church. We hear the word fellowship often and we all have our ideas about what it actually means to fellowship with others. For me, growing up in the church world taught…

Religion

8 min read

3 days ago

Why Doesn’t God Play A Bigger Role With Those Who Believe In God?

By Mike Edwards The majority of people according to polls believe in a Supreme Being or God. I am not talking about how many go to church or synagogue weekly but God being more of peoples’ daily conversation. I’m not being judgmental. I enjoy talking about God for my spiritual…

Christianity

4 min read

6 days ago

The Bond of Unity

Our common focus is Jesus Colossians 3:14 — And beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity by Jim Gordon With all the different thoughts, ideas, interpretations, denominations and versions of the Bible, how is it possible for us to get along and have…

Christianity

2 min read

May 12

How Can We Know What God Is Really Like? So What?

By Mike Edwards Many are inclined to believe there is a Creator, but it’s understandable why many find it hard to believe in an invisible, inaudible God or Spirit. A major obstacle may be claims made about God, often according to one’s understanding or interpretation of the Bible. It is…

Christianity

3 min read

May 6

Are There Good Reasons To Follow God If A Skeptic Or On The Fence?

By Mike Edwards I bet I know what most readers of this blog hope their legacy to be. They will say something like “I want to be known for treating others well.” Few if any will wish they had been a little more selfish. I have a hunch on my…

Christianity

3 min read

May 1

Be Loving in Your Actions

by Jim Gordon In our world today there seems to be a lot of talk in the Christian world of standing up for our beliefs and doctrines. It seems we feel this is the best way to show our devotion to God and be a witness for Him. I am…

Christianity

3 min read

Apr 29

Should Politicians Talk About God In The Public Arena?

By Mike Edwards Spiritual leaders and politicians say we must turn to God as a nation. But believers and unbelievers in God don’t share their understanding of truth and God. Moral truths can be pursued through one’s understanding of natural law or God, depending on their beliefs. Natural law truths…

Christianity

3 min read

Apr 23

We are Spiritual

but not Necessarily Religious by Jim Gordon There actually is a difference between being spiritual and being religious, although many people think of the two as being the same thing. Being religious is basically following the rules and doctrines of a specific organization or denomination, or what we usually call…

Christianity

4 min read

Apr 22

What Is The Only God Worth Believing In This Easter?

By Mike Edwards Andy Stanley’s recent series on Jesus on the North Point Community Church Podcast provides a relevant point applicable for Easter. What if the Gospels are historical reliable and telling the truth about Jesus’ resurrection? Were there actual eyewitnesses? I am inclined to believe One that says they…

Christianity

3 min read

Apr 20

A plane full of singing Christians?

A lot of people are talking about a recent video that went viral of a group of Christians singing to the other passengers on an airplane while in flight (click HERE to read the entire article). Please note: there has been an added post stating that this group asked for…

Christianity

2 min read