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How Do You Approach God?

How Do You Approach God?

As I’m reading through the books of Kings, I’m struck by the difference of how Israel approached God and how we approach Him today. Yes, times have changed, but God has not and so haven’t humans. In the beginning of the first book of Kings, it is written about the life of Solomon and the temple he constructed for the Lord. There are chapters dedicated to describing the intricate details of this temple – the elaborate designs, only the finest of materials, and the grandeur that building exhibited.

TheologyGuest UserOctober 10, 2023Comment

My Submission to Follow Christ

My Submission to Follow Christ

The circumstances I went through is what brought me back to Christ, through the years of legalistic rules that were now ingrained in my head made it difficult to align my thoughts with God’s love for me as I was persistently being spiritually attacked with fear and doubt.

TheologyGuest ContributorOctober 9, 2023Comment

His Kindness Leads Us To Repentance

His Kindness Leads Us To Repentance

Repentance is one of those words that we tend to stumble over (imagine scrambling and stumbling over rocks on a bushwalk or mountainous hike) because our hearts find it challenging to understand and to do.

TheologyAlison WhiteSeptember 21, 2023 Comment

God Will Provide

God Will Provide

Have you ever received a text, letter or even a note scribbled on a napkin from someone you liked - like giddy almost-loved kind of like? You know, like when that cute boy texted you and no matter how simple or unromantic the text is, to you it carries all the hidden mysteries of your relationship, so you treasure it by reading it over and over again.

TheologyGuest UserSeptember 19, 2023 Comment

Back to the Very Beginning: Part 7

Back to the Very Beginning: Part 7

Our theology series (see Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6) has moved from the history of the church in the Bible to the history of the church in England to the divisions in the church and reformation to modern-day denominations! This month I thought I would bring to you a battle of the Baptists.

TheologyAlycia JohnsonSeptember 14, 2023 Comment

How to Study the Bible

How to Study the Bible

In the United States we've become experts at simplifying the Bible - we pride ourselves on 20 minute sermons, we prefer the message Bible to "better understand" it, and our Christian stores have shelves upon shelves of books to guide our spiritual life and walk us through reading the Scriptures. There is nothing wrong with this, necessarily. It's just that too often we become to dependent on these crutches to lead us through life.

TheologyGuest UserSeptember 12, 2023 Comment

When Life Gets Messy

When Life Gets Messy

No one - no one - can honestly say their life is perfect. No matter how the social media posts read or what the pictures look like; no life is perfect. Now, some people invite in more (emotional) mess than others, but even so, no one has a ¨mess-free¨ life. We live in a fallen world.

TheologyWhitney MalloySeptember 7, 2023 Comment

Back to the Very Beginning: Part 6

Back to the Very Beginning: Part 6

Our theology series (see Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) has moved from the history of the church in the Bible to the history of the church in England to the divisions in the church and reformation! This month we are looking at a denomination I have attended because it was a church God called me to.

TheologyAlycia MarieAugust 17, 2023 Comment

The story of Jesus showing humility by allowing His friend to die

The story of Jesus showing humility by allowing His friend to die

The son of God wept. According to dictionary.com, to weep is “to express grief, sorrow, or any overpowering emotion by shedding tears; to mourn with tears.” Weeping is essentially the crying of your soul, it’s the most heart-breaking way to express the pain your heart feels.

TheologyGuest UserAugust 8, 2023Comment

Jesus Wept

Jesus Wept

This quote is often said to someone who’s experiencing something emotionally taxing and overwhelming. The advisor intends to give encouragement to the person who is ‘in the valley’ to not rely only on their feelings, but to take everything to God.

TheologyAlison WhiteAugust 7, 2023Comment

Obedience in the Unknown

Obedience in the Unknown

What if obedience was the precursor to something God wanted to do for you later in life? Would you choose to snap to attention right away? No questions asked? Easy, right? But only if we know the why behind the ask.

TheologyKelly BethAugust 3, 2023Comment

The Struggle of Submission

The Struggle of Submission

God cannot be understood by our own human modes of wisdom. All the logic and best thinking of the history of the world cannot fully comprehend God and his ways. Instead, God’s intent was to use the Church - the “foolish” ones according to the word - to display his wisdom within the world (Ephesians 3:10-11).

TheologyMolly GonzalezJuly 31, 2023Comment

Back to the Very Beginning: Part 5

Back to the Very Beginning: Part 5

Our theology series (see Parts 1, 2, 3, or 4) has moved from the history of the church in the Bible to the history of the church in England – and now we’re moving into the history of tables. What do I mean by this?

TheologyAlycia MarieJuly 28, 2023Comment

Deuteronomy... the Christian's Manifesto?

Deuteronomy... the Christian's Manifesto?

Imagine a people - living in a country they've called home for generations, but persecuted by their neighbors, government and friends for their beliefs. If they're lucky enough to have jobs, they are the dirty jobs no one else will do. Even their children are bullied and anything beyond a basic education is not available.

TheologyGuest UserJuly 25, 2023Comment

Who Do You Say I Am?

Who Do You Say I Am?

Our lives are full of questions; spoken and unspoken, answered and unanswered. In Ecclesiastes 1:9 we read, ‘There’s nothing new under the sun’, and this is never so obvious as when we consider how people have always pondered questions - from the earliest of Bible times through to today. Jesus himself lived with such experience, just as we do.

TheologyAlison WhiteJuly 19, 2023Comment

The Secret Place

The Secret Place

At yesterday's church service, one of the sermons was based on the above - Psalm 91, and these words have echoed in my heart long after the service was over. After reading the words above, how can you not want to leave everything and move to this Secret Place? It promises to provide a safe cocoon - nestled up high, away from all the worries, illness and troubles of the world. It's a safe haven and 24/7 protection from anything the Devil may throw at you.

TheologyGuest UserJuly 18, 2023Comment

Faith Over Fear: Knowing God

Faith Over Fear: Knowing God

I recently wrote an article entitled “The Lie of Loneliness” as part of a series focused on mental health. The article was about how our mental health is affected when we believe we are alone. Satan will tell us that no one understands what we are going through. He will work to isolate us from our family and friends so we feel helpless and misunderstood.

TheologyAndrea BuieJuly 6, 2023Comment

Hidden

Hidden

This passage tethers my roving and restless soul to the unalterable promise that He instructs us and teaches us the way to go and guides us with His eye. There is an admonition to not be like the horse or mule, which have no understanding; He doesn’t want to muzzle us.

TheologyDeborah CusterJune 28, 2023Comment

Let's Talk About Heaven

Let's Talk About Heaven

Have you ever read something and it made your world stop? A quote, a bible verse, an email or a text message that just makes you rethink every aspect of your life? Well this is what this quote by Keith Green did to me.

TheologyGuest UserJune 27, 2023 Comment

Regaining Our Innocence

Regaining Our Innocence

Wide eyes, stumbling legs, big feelings, an innate hunger for knowledge, and a deep need for connection are the characteristics that come to mind when I think of children. Kids are constantly learning, trying, and exploring. They are never afraid to talk too much or scared to bother others.

TheologyRayanne NailJune 21, 2023 Comment