Category Archives: Church membership

Prayer, testimonies, and hearing from God

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Words of caution for the journey. Continue reading →

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A closer look at Colossians 3:11-14

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Among those who have been forgiven through Jesus Christ, a new identity has been formed — one that overcomes differences that separate people from each other. Our new identity also transforms the way we relate to and respond to other people. Continue reading →

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Our Mission

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

The zeal of God’s people is this—that without exception (every knee and every tongue)should acknowledge the supreme honor given to Jesus. Continue reading →

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Unfortunate debate over Romans 9-11

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

I wrote this because of the temptation to focus so much on debated doctrines in Romans 9-11 that we miss the need to humbly worship the God who is revealed so amazingly in these chapters. 

I also see an urgency to place the chapters in the larger context of… Continue reading →

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A closer look at Hebrews 12:14-17

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

This post is a little deeper, Don’t let the depth (and the Greek words) keep you from patiently reading it. This post will expand your understanding of the amazing NT book of Hebrews! Continue reading →

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The hypocritical dead Church, pt. 1

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

You have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.  Continue reading →

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Friendship between the friends of Jesus of Nazareth

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

How can God entrust great things to one who will not thankfully receive from Him the little things? Continue reading →

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The body matters to God

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

7 truths to remind us that the body matters to God. Continue reading →

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Popular misapplication of communion

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Communion was never intended to be turned into what the protestant Church has made it over the years. We have turned it into an intense soul-searching effort to find and name unconfessed sin lest we partake as one unworthy. Continue reading →

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 How God uses His people to keep you faithful

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Here is a truth we don’t hear much about: “God’s plan is to use the accountability of Christian fellowship as a means for helping his saved ones persevere.” Continue reading →

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