The recent decision by the New Zealand Government to make same-sex marriages equal in the “eyes” of the state was a historical moment. Sadly,this decision not only moved a troubling ideology to the forefront of national attention, but also showed us that the majority of young Kiwis have adopted and accepted it.Though polls and viewpoints [...]
CONTINUE READINGby: Aaron Walsh John Mark McMillan’s “How He Loves” song, featuring this very simple yet loaded introductory line, has become an anthem for this generation because it deeply resonates with our hearts; our spirits come alive when encountering the truth of God’s zealous affections for us. His dealings with man are centered in these affections; [...]
CONTINUE READINGby Stefan Miller Great leaders have an uncompromising, narrow, overshadowing passion that drives everything they do and are about. David was that kind of leader and was dominated by one singular vision. One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD [...]
CONTINUE READINGOften the most familiar passages are the most misunderstood. So it is with Mark 8:34-36. “If anyone would come after ME, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow ME. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save [...]
CONTINUE READINGHere are five reasons why I want to emulate King David in my life: First, David’s great obsession was to have present tense intimate communion with God. The primary way David pursued this was through studying God’s emotions and attributes. No one in Scripture wrote more about God’s emotions or attributes than David. To the [...]
CONTINUE READINGThe promise of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers is a promise of glorious personal interior blessing with manifold external implications. The first text of many that we’ll look at in this ongoing series to develop a holistic understanding of the ministry of the Holy Spirit is Ephesians [...]
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