We often hear the word “gospel.” But what exactly is the gospel? The gospel is not a simple religious message. The gospel is a revolution. It is the story of the old heaven and the old earth passing away, and an entirely new world breaking open. The Order the World Proclaims vs. The Order the… Continue reading What Is the Gospel? — A Revolution That Turns Heaven and Earth Upside Down
Category: Inspirational
The Revival of the Third Rome?The Essence of the Ukraine War Through the Lens of Christian History
Many people tend to interpret the current war merely in terms of economic interests or territorial expansion. However, beneath the surface lies a struggle of identity shaped by thousands of years of Christian history. Today, we seek to trace the roots of this war through the keywords “Slavs” and “Orthodoxy.” 1. The Fall of Rome,… Continue reading The Revival of the Third Rome?The Essence of the Ukraine War Through the Lens of Christian History
The Middle East Was Once the Heart of Christianity — Until the Church Forgot Its Own Mission
History Questions the Church — Before Islamization, There Was a Church in the Middle East — In two thousand years of faith, what we lost was not merely territory — it was our calling. Prologue It has been roughly two thousand years since the Lord came to this earth. After the cross, the gospel spread… Continue reading The Middle East Was Once the Heart of Christianity — Until the Church Forgot Its Own Mission
Comfort
By Tanja Isaiah 40 In the book of Isaiah, we find that Israel had gone into exile and had to be away from their homeland for many years. Just when they were about to return home, the Lord was beginning to tell them to have some hope. Their time was up, they didn’t have to… Continue reading Comfort
Hold Your Dreams Loosely — The Spacious Place
Something happened when I turned 50. I started to see the world differently. Fifty isn’t a magic number, but I suppose the realization that you have almost certainly passed the halfway point in your life (and maybe you’re well beyond it) does something to your perspective. I began to care less about what other people… Continue reading Hold Your Dreams Loosely — The Spacious Place
Nine Essentials for Starting the Year Right
Starting the year right means we are focused on ending right. We enter the year full of faith, believing God for great things that move us into a life of satisfaction without sorrow. “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do… Continue reading Nine Essentials for Starting the Year Right
3 Powerful Strategies for Fighting Spiritual Battles
Does it seem like you are in a hidden place with darkness and an enemy breathing down your neck? This is how we often feel during spiritual battles. But be encouraged there are strategies to fight spiritual battles. Historically in times of war, snipers are skilled and trained to spot enemies from a concealed place. Snipers are… Continue reading 3 Powerful Strategies for Fighting Spiritual Battles
He’s With You; No Matter What Row You’re In
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mothers womb…Your eyes saw my unformed substance: In your book were written, everyone of them, the days that were formed for me. Psalm 139: 13-18 I’m not a big concert person. Something about thousands of people with only a few exits doesn’t appeal to… Continue reading He’s With You; No Matter What Row You’re In
When You Feel Dropped by the Lord
Have you ever gone through a season where you felt dropped by the Lord? If you have not you will. It’s only a part of life, especially for those who seek God with their whole heart. We acknowledge God in all of our decision-making rejoicing in his goodness. Then, life happens. Not just once but… Continue reading When You Feel Dropped by the Lord
Where Does Faith Come From?
Faith is one of the most misused words in the English language. Or maybe I should call it one of the most abused words. Faith is an incredible thing, but far too many of us make faith whatever we want it to be. We give faith our own definition and assume everyone is just fine… Continue reading Where Does Faith Come From?