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July 23, 2022
Of all the sins of Sodom listed in Ezekiel 16:49-50, “fulness of bread” seems the most benign. What’s wrong with a good meal leading to that inevitable statement, “I can’t eat another bite,” usually followed by a few more bites!?
July 23, 2022
"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matt 5:16 NIV)." There are many opportunities to shine our light as believers in Christ, and lots of good work to be done in our local communities.
July 23, 2022
The first chapters of our Bible reveal a God who made sexuality core to the human experience. It was a beautiful gift to enjoy and a way for Adam and Eve to “fill the earth and subdue it.” (Gen 1:28 ESV). However, if we do not treasure and respect sexuality as God intended, it leads to perversion, idolatry, shame, addiction, and even self-destruction. Its unitive and procreative powers are removed and debased.
July 23, 2022
Knowledge is good. In fact, the right knowledge of God’s Word is necessary for salvation.
July 23, 2022
Before we get to the conclusion, let’s go back to the beginning. The Tidings Committee annually works to decide on a theme for a Special Issue as a combined July/August issue. This year the theme selected was “Contemporary Issues.”
July 23, 2022
Some families of the Bible are shockingly dysfunctional...
July 23, 2022
For many of us living in the western world, the idea of being forced to flee our homes is unthinkable.
July 23, 2022
Back in college, years ago, I knew a young woman, a friend of a friend, you might say. She was a pleasant young lady, unoffensive in her demeanor and polite for the most part, but she had a rather promiscuous lifestyle.
July 23, 2022
My wife and I are shopping for our first home. It’s exciting, but also a little overwhelming.
July 23, 2022
Take a few seconds and think of the food you like the least...
July 23, 2022
"I can’t let Sister J. drive my kids to ecclesial functions anymore. We never know when she’s going to be under the influence.” “Brother and Sister X are getting divorced. She can’t deal any longer with his behavior while drinking. He continues to drink and becomes abusive to her and the kids when he does.”
July 23, 2022
It's a Sunday morning. You’re at the meeting, and the Recording Brother goes up to the podium to give the ecclesial announcements...