Before we take a deeper look at the book of Acts, let me tell you a story. In the late summer of 1993, I hopped in my 1990 champaign-colored Toyota Camry—the newest car anyone in our family had ever owned (equipped with a cd player and a cassette deck)—and drove more than 1000 miles from … Continue reading “Going Deeper: How to Understand the Book of Acts”
In today’s culture, there’s a growing trend of questioning authority figures. We don’t want anyone to tell us what we should do. Why can’t we just do what we want? But what if there’s something to being tethered to a community, trusting the authority God has placed over you, and staying committed even when things are hard?
MEET YOUR FEATURED BLOGGER Have we met? I’m Stephen Posey. I’ll be your featured blogger for the next few weeks as we study the book of Acts together. I love Jesus. My parents told me about Jesus when I was just a little boy. The more I learn about Him, the more He surprises me. … Continue reading “Going Deeper: Intro to Acts Bible Study Series”
Cancel culture seems like it’s a brand new social construct, but actually, we see the same roots of cancel culture in scripture. We all want to be on the right side of history, we all want justice, but the tension between justice and mercy is not easily navigated. So how do you live righteously in an age of moral outrage?
Do you have questions about setting boundaries with your in-laws or dealing with an ex? We always wrap up our Life In Motion seasons with a Q&A episode. For this Q&A episode, we’re focusing on relationship questions.
Unrequited love makes for great comedy, but insufferable reality. From my first date with Ruth, I knew I would marry her. I wasn’t overly anxious about it. In fact, the just the opposite. I felt a great sense of relief from the onset our relationship. After years of searching, the search was finally over. I … Continue reading “Psalm 107: Let the Redeemed Say So”
“Shame is an intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging.” — Brené Brown We’re following up on last week’s topic “Why asking for help is so hard” and diving deeper into shame. At work, at home, or in everyday life, you might be experiencing … Continue reading “Shame: Why asking for help is so hard pt. 2”
Everyone has had fleeting thoughts and questions about their faith, so what do you do with them? Maybe doubt wasn’t welcomed in your church or family growing up. Have you ever wondered why? It’s usually because a lot of followers of Jesus only have one category for doubt. Doubt=bad. But when you lump all doubt … Continue reading “What do you do with doubt?”
When we treasure Jesus, when we obey the commands of the Word made flesh, our lives become testimonies to the glory of God. Creation is glorious because it does what it was created to do. Its very existence testifies of the One who created it.
