What makes God mad? Ezekiel 22 gives a few answers. Misuse of Power. God values life and despises any use of power that results in bloodshed. Idolatry. We should pledge our ultimate allegiance to God and to nobody and nothing else. Disrespecting Parents. Ouch! That’s a big one for us. Oppressing Immigrants. We should care [...]
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Life in Community
Posted in Bible in a Year 2011-2012, Church, Conflict, Proverbs, Relationships, Unity, tagged community, faith, hold your tongue, life, Love, peace, religion, speech, spirituality, words on March 15, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Biblical spirituality happens in life together, and that life of humility and love requires us to look beyond our own desires and preferences for the good of the community. Healthy communities need healthy communication. Words of gossip, slander, and rebellion result in unnecessary conflict; but words of righteousness and wisdom nourish peace, as we see [...]
Day 89: First Samuel 13-14
Posted in Bible in a Year 2011-2012, Church, First Samuel, Unity, tagged Christianity, faith, God, mission, salvation on November 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The Israelites attack the Philistines, who retaliate and outnumber them. Israel’s scared soldiers scatter, hiding in caves, behind rocks, and everywhere else they can find. The ones who stay with King Saul shake with fear. Jonathan and his assistant sneak away from the troops and terminate some enemy soldiers, and that mini-victory leads to Israel’s [...]
Day 76: Joshua 22-24
Posted in Bible in a Year 2011-2012, Conflict, Joshua, Unity on November 15, 2011 | 1 Comment »
“In essentials unity, in doubtful things liberty, but in all things love.” Early leaders of the American Restoration Movement proclaimed that message, which many people have attributed to Augustine. But unity is not easy, especially in matters of faith. Diverse groups read the Bible and try to live by it, and unity can be a [...]
Day 49: Numbers 16-17
Posted in Bible in a Year 2011-2012, Leadership, Numbers, Unity, tagged Aaron, Abiram, Dathan, God, Korah, leadership, Moses on October 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Here we find a frightening story that rivals the scary movies so popular this time of year, but it can inspire instead of just frighten us. My observations indicate that God does not kill rebellious, divisive leaders in earthquakes today. Rebellion and divisiveness, however, still displease God and threaten faith communities’ unity and effectiveness. Today’s [...]
History of Churches of Christ, Part 4
Posted in Baptism, Bible, History of Christianity, History of Churches of Christ, Unity, tagged Baptism, Bible, Christianity, Churches of Christ, History, religion, Restoration Movement, Unity on April 26, 2010 | 1 Comment »
The early Restoration Movement taught about the Bible, unity, and baptism.
