By Sam E. Stone Although the apostle Paul himself did not plant the church in Colossae, some of his associates did (Colossians 1:7). When he learned of challenges facing the congregation while imprisoned in Rome, he wrote this memorable epistle to them. His letter focuses on Jesus Christ. Apparently the Colossian church was being […]
In the World — January 27, 2013
By Christy Barritt Church Fights for Tax Exemption Christ Church Pentecostal in Nashville, Tennessee is taking the government to court and challenging its authority to define Christian ministry. The church was denied a tax exemption for part of its property after the Tennessee Board of Equalization determined the church’s bookstore and gymnasium were not […]
The problem with fundamentalists
By Dr. Charlie W. Starr I’m writing this article two days after the September 2012 Prime Time Emmy awards. I didn’t watch the Emmys, and have given up on the Oscars as well. I keep up with nominees and winners because I believe it’s important for me to watch out for cultural trends as […]
Willing and able–Matthew 8 & 9 *
By David Faust A general called his troops together and said, “The bad news is, we’re completely surrounded. The good news is, now we can attack the enemy in any direction!” In the battle for faith, attacks come from different directions. Sometimes we have trouble grasping God’s power, and other times we question his […]
Merging faith and work
By Jamie Shafer As Bryan Weese contem-plated the potential merger his law firm was facing, he knew something needed to change. There were countless factors to consider in the decision, including how to merge people, cultures, and technologies. As he continued to process the issues and review what he knew, he realized he couldn’t […]