For a Christian church, the foundation is unshakeably Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. This belief forms the bedrock of our faith (John 14:6, ESV: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”). Our commitment to Christ makes us His disciples, but our love for one another is the true test of our Christian community. Jesus Himself declared, “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35).
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Why We Should Embrace a Multi-Voiced Church
Why We Should Embrace a Multi-Voiced Church: Scriptural Guidance and Spirit-Led Community In recent years, there has been a growing interest in a church structure that encourages multi-voiced participation—where each member is welcomed to share insights, reflections, and gifts rather than relying on a single speaker or leader. This approach, […]
Read MoreThe Purpose of the Bible (1): God’s Revelation to Humanity
The Bible is more than just a historical text or a compilation of religious teachings. It is a unified narrative through many smaller books in which God reveals His character, His purposes, and His plan for creation. From the opening chapters of Genesis to the final visions of Revelation, the […]
Read MoreTelling the story of God a better way
Originally Michael Frost – https://mikefrost.net/the-way-you-tell-the-story-of-god-matters/ I have noted previously that Christians need to learn to tell their own spiritual autobiographies more effectively. I wrote, “Less and less people want to listen to religious lectures or church sermons, but they’ll listen to stories from your spiritual autobiography if you can tell […]
Read MoreBuilding a Welcoming and Friendly Small Church
Building a Welcoming and Friendly Small Church Building a welcoming small church requires intentionality. For a small church to grow and thrive, it’s essential to cultivate a culture of friendliness and outreach that makes visitors feel at home. Whether it’s through personal interaction or a church-wide initiative, this article will […]
Read MoreFearless Teaching Needed (A Poem from the “The Sin Series”)
Fearless Teaching Needed Our hearts should feast on holiness,And joy that ever shines,The Christian life’s eternal blissIn heaven’s perfect lines.But still we must not turn awayFrom truths both harsh and stern,For many drift from light of day,To shadows where they burn. Too often, sermons soft and sweetAppease the ears polite,While […]
Read MoreWhy Anabaptists Should Vote in Australia
Why Anabaptists Should Vote in Australia Background In many democratic nations, voting is optional, with only about 5% of democracies in the world enforcing compulsory voting, often with fines or other penalties. In Australia, voting is mandatory, requiring every eligible citizen to participate in elections. For many Christians, particularly Anabaptists, […]
Read MoreThe Road to Shadows Deep (A Poem from the “The Sin Series”)
The Road to Shadows Deep The Scriptures speak of darkened ways,Where wicked souls are cast,Into the depths of the fiery blaze,Their future is bound and fast.No modern words can soothe the fireThat waits with wailing breath,For Christ has shown the end is dire—The wage of sin is death. Two visions […]
Read MoreThe Anabaptist Tradition and the Dangers of Legalism
The Anabaptist Tradition and the Dangers of Legalism Special Note:All forms of Christianity have their own traps and pitfalls. The Anabaptist tradition is not alone in this regard. This article acknowledges the dangers of legalism and offers insights into how we can avoid these traps. Anabaptism, with its deep commitment […]
Read MoreThe Fall of Christian’s Nobility (A Poem from the “The Sin Series”)
The Fall of Christian’s Nobility – Consequences of Sin Sin calls us to a darkened place,Destroying man’s once noble grace.Where righteousness calls out the pure,Sin pulls the soul to something more. At first, indulgence seems so small,A harmless thirst, a fleeting call.But sin, once tasted, grips the heart,Turning warmth into […]
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