Can You Be Spiritual Without Being Religious?

Can You Be Spiritual Without Being Religious?

I want to make a bold claim. You can’t be spiritual without being religious. I make this claim based upon two things. First, the term religion comes from the Latin term ligare which means connected. It is the root of the term ligament (the connective tissue in...
Looking for a Summer Faith Connection?

Looking for a Summer Faith Connection?

Are you looking for a way to connect to God, yourself, and others in a deeper way this summer? Want something to take to the lake or on vacation with you? Check out these opportunities: IRL (In Real Life) Connections Get together with people in a physical space and...
What is Love? | A Devo on 1 Corinthians 13

What is Love? | A Devo on 1 Corinthians 13

1 Corinthians is a letter written by the apostle Paul to a contentious people. He spends much of the letter correcting their negative and destructive behavior. Yet, here in 1 Corinthians 13, nestled in the middle of the constant correctives to chaotic Corinthians...
Context is Everything

Context is Everything

The Journey reading for today led me to read Acts 13-14. It was a big chunk to read, but by reading this whole text it reminded me of a very important part of the Gospel. Context is everything. Chapters 13 and 14 record Paul’s first missionary journey. It is...
Blessed to Be a Blessing…Really?

Blessed to Be a Blessing…Really?

This week I am faced with a difficult challenge. I must preach on Acts 3:1-10. It is the story where Peter and John heal a man who was born crippled. It is an amazing and wonderful story that shows the power of resurrection and the in-breaking of the Kingdom of God....

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