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https://youtu.be/57IJ-KQBChA What can a church divide over? A church can divide over big issues, or petty things; theological issues, or parenting philosophies. It can look like a few individuals in the church starting rumors, or it can look like a vocal majority voicing disagreement. And the splits aren’t always formal—in fact, most of the time, … Continue reading Is Christ Divided? (1 Cor 1:10-17)
Social media platforms do not care about what is good, true, or beautiful--all they care about is engagement. They want to curate content that is perfectly tailored to our own tastes so that we will spend as much time as possible on their platform. When you hop on Instagram or Facebook, you aren't seeing the … Continue reading Social Media is Dangerous For Your Soul
One night, a matter of a few hours, was all that separated Christ from the brutality of the Cross. The pain of His closest friends abandoning Him, the horror of the Father's wrath towards sin. What did Jesus do to prepare Himself, to steel His courage for Good Friday? How did He emotionally and psychologically calm Himself … Continue reading When Unity Hurts the Church
Marc Sims 