Category Archives: Witness

A neglected theme in the church

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

It’s time for renewed focus on common grace. All people live under God’s common grace and receive certain blessings outside of the boundaries of salvation. Continue reading →

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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 →

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Ten truths about God in Acts 17:22-31

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

A guide for those who desire to be effective witnesses for Christ in our times. Continue reading →

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Eight truths for all people

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

I love the way Scripture speaks with universal application – for all people, in all places, at all times. Continue reading →

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Eight reasons not to be an atheist

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

The atheist’s problem with belief in God is not an absence of evidence but… Continue reading →

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Can I remain at the center?

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

A gospel that misleads you to think you can come to Christ and remain at the center of life is not a gospel. Continue reading →

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Do not give dogs what is sacred

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Dogs? Pigs? Sacred things? Jesus used an illustration to forbid wasting something valuable on an undeserving object. Yet it’s not immediately clear what shouldn’t be wasted and on whom.  Continue reading →

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Return to glory

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

This panoramic view is too often left out when we tell the story of salvation. The outcome is a shortsightedness which leaves us inadequately grounded for a living hope in Christ. Continue reading →

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Seek the welfare of the city

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Allegiance to their Creator faded as they became increasingly enamored with the allurements of culture around them. Continue reading →

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Common grace ministry

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

How do we remain serious about lines between belief and unbelief while at the same time showing active appreciation for all that is good and beautiful outside of those boundaries? Continue reading →

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