Church life

I want to discuss what I believe to the most important and freeing concept for Christians to understand.  I call it the Theology of Adoration.  It is a theology rooted in too many Scriptures to point to just one--meaning once you understand it, Scripture will bear it out over and over again--but it can be summed up most simply in this way:   Soren Kierkegaard wrote, “Purity of heart is to will one thing.”     If we are only allowed one expression of our lives, it must be the adoration of God... Read Full Story

By Dr. Tracy Scott “Unfortunately the legacy that we’ve inherited is not encouraging.  Had the church wholeheartedly embraced Paul’s teaching, it would not have kept its tragic silence or participated in some of the great evils of the past two thousand years.  In fact, many of them probably could have been avoided, or at least resisted, had Christians paid careful attention to Romans 9-11.” (Author Unknown)               As I awoke one evening to go to work, I found myself unusually... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Church life". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article... Read Full Story

You’d think that an aged minister would have heaven and hell figured out by now — or at least the afterlife. But Fay Gemmell is bold enough to admit he doesn’t have all of the answers. He also admits to witnessing heavenly and hellish behavior on earth in his 87 years. And he also has a passion for this life, as well as hope for the next. I’m all about questioning, and I’m pretty sure that God is OK with it too. Read Full Story

Daniel 1:8-21; 6:1-10   Today, like during the lifetime of Daniel, children, especially teenagers are challenged by our society and the world to live lives with diminished principle and integrity.  Daniel withstood those pressures by being led by purpose rather than by the influence of others.   Six Tips For A Healthy Relationship With Your Teenager By Dr. Tracy Scott   1.                  Provide a loving and happy home life with a sound marriage bond.  Teenager’s emotional security is... Read Full Story