Category Archives: Local Church

Lord, help us be united

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Unity is challenging because the relationships in the church are not to be superficial or casual. The picture of life together for those who follow Christ is … Continue reading →

Posted in attitudes of unity, Church Leadership, Community, Emerging Leaders, Leadership, Local Church, Qualifications for leadership, Small Group leaders, Testimony, Unity, Walking with God, Wisdom, Witness | Tagged Church growth, church leaders, Church Membership, Church unity, Debatable matters, local church life, unity, Unity in the Church | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Attitude, attitudes of unity, Church, Church growth, Church Leadership, Church membership, Conflict, Disciple-making, Discipleship, elders in the Church, Local Church, Spiritual transformation, Unity, Wisdom | Tagged Church unity, Colossians 3, small group study, Spiritual change | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Church, Church growth, Church Leadership, Church membership, Church Planting, elders in the Church, Local Church, Market-Driven Churches, Mission statement, Missions | Tagged christian mission, Mission of the Church | Leave a comment

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 →