Christ’s Kingdom
Christ wants us to live with hope, not fear.
Read more.Christ the King
Christ became the King of the Universe by his death on the cross. Christ Jesus died on the cross to :1.) Reveal the true nature of God’s love, 2.) Conquer Satan and all evil, 3.) Offer us a new and eternal relationship to God. The Cross of Christ REVEALS the true nature of God as [...]
Read more.Communion of Saints
“For all the Saints” The first Christians referred to the Church as the Communion of Saints. This Communion is the united fellowship of all those who have been made Saints by Christ through baptism. Being a baptized member of the Communion of Saints gives us a spiritual union, not only with Christ, but also with [...]
Read more.The Hands of God
Matthew 22:21 Recognize governments’ role as an administrator of God’s Law. Recognize God as the giver of all life and his Gospel. GOD’S LEFT HAND OF LAW We are to recognize the Reign of God’s left hand, which is his moral law of restraint for all people and governments. God’s moral law of right and [...]
Read more.Trinity Deacon Consecration
On October 23, Miriam Zella was consecrated as a Trinity Deacon, by Rev. Dr. Rita Gardner Tweed, Assistant to the Bishop in the Florida-Bahamas Synod, ELCA Miriam Zella Miriam was born in Columbus, Ohio. Her father was a Lutheran pastor and her mother was a housewife and pastor’s wife. She took both of these jobs very seriously. [...]
Read more.The Ten Commandments
1. You shall have no other gods before me. What do you think about most that is not of God? 2. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. In what ways is your life not reflecting God’s love? 3. Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it Holy. Do you prepare to [...]
Read more.Obstacles to Maturity in Christ: Materialism, Pluralism, Narcissism
Materialism Materialism is a preoccupation with our stuff and can become a major obstacle to our maturity in Christ. Jesus and Paul urge us to give away as much money as possible in order to keep our stuff from becoming an obstacle in our relationship to Christ. A simpler and more generous lifestyle encourages a [...]
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