The author discusses their journey of faith and church experiences, emphasizing the significance of personal accountability within church leadership to prevent scandals and misconduct. They share personal anecdotes from their time at multiple churches, highlighting the decline of personal responsibility in favor of background checks and the necessity of a two-way accountability process.
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Texas A&M Dresses DEI in Citizenship Costume
The Texas A&M University System initiated a “citizenship initiative” led by Brig. Gen. Kim Field to promote character, knowledge, skills, and civic involvement among students. The university faces scrutiny over transparency regarding the program. Concurrently, discussions on Christian nationalism and literacy issues reveal societal divides, especially regarding faith and education’s role.
Bible Study—Understanding Profanity
Arlington Councilmember Bowie Hogg criticized Mayor Jim Ross for using vulgar language towards a Christian street preacher during the Southern Decadence festival. This incident highlights public profanity, its implications on First Amendment rights, and encourages a response rooted in Christian values of love and forgiveness.
Bible Study—The Everlasting Covenant
The post discusses God’s everlasting covenant with Abraham and Isaac, emphasizing that God has not broken this promise despite the disobedience of some descendants. It elaborates on the significance of Jesus’ teachings, the role of Jewish believers, and the church’s relationship with Israel. The post concludes that replacement theology misinterprets God’s ongoing commitment to the Jewish people.
Bible Study—Replacement Theology
The video discusses Replacement Theology, which posits that the Church has replaced Israel in God’s plan, a concept also known as supersessionism. It details different viewpoints within this theology and touches on personal experiences leading to a spiritual awakening. It emphasizes the biblical significance of Israel and the role of Christians as a royal priesthood.
Whether Forecast—Are You Prepared for the Coming Storms?
The U.S. national debt poses a significant risk, hinting at an impending economic collapse. Despite President Trump’s measures towards a balanced budget, challenges persist. The text reflects on biblical teachings, underscoring that both believers and non-believers face hardships. Ultimately, it advocates for faith in God’s grace amidst forthcoming challenges.
Accountability: What It Is and What It Is Not
People unaccustomed to other languages generally assume all English words can be readily translated into another language, one-on-one. This is true of many of our American English words. My wife and I served on short-term missions with a very large church. The church fielded missions throughout the world. Our assignments were all to Cuba. The …
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