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Extreme Love Or Extreme Hate
We remember the historic contributions of Martin Luther King Jr, who, as a Christ follower, confronted extreme hate, standing by the extreme love of God, which produces freedom in Christ.
Dancing With God
We can understand the love relationship God has, and which defines him as who he is, and the relationship he extends to us as a dance of grace and harmony.
Jesus: More Than a Man – by Greg Albrecht
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" (Matthew 16:13-15).
More than two thousand years ago, Jesus asked his closest disciples the same question that he has asked humans ever since. Who do you say that I am? The answer his disciples gave then, and that you and I give today, radically determines the direction of our lives.
Even those who have ...
Reflections Along the Jesus Way
April 23, 2023 - Quote for the Day:
“You know, almost every time that God came to someone in the Bible to tell them he wanted them to fulfill a certain responsibility, he received a similar response. Moses said he wasn’t fit for the job because he had a speech impediment. Jonah of course ran away in the opposite direction. When Peter became more aware that Jesus was God in the flesh, he told Jesus to get away – because Peter knew he was a sinful man.
I absolutely relate to such stories. I know that we humans generally feel fearful and intimidated when God seems to be telling us what he has in store for us and ...
Positive & Negative Confession – Greg Albrecht
QUESTION:
A friend recently told me that a recent health challenge I experienced was caused by some negative words I most likely spoke. The friend warned me to be careful what I said, because it might become reality in my life. I was told to speak positive things to bring about blessings in my life. – Texas
RESPONSE:
There is nothing biblical about this concept. There is nothing in the gospel of Jesus Christ that would support such audacious claims.
The idea that one’s word might spur positive or negative consequences in one’s own life is inherently primitive and superstitious, a belief system that has a long history in our ...
God Alone Can Draw Us to Jesus
Some speak of humans whom they feel were instrumental in “leading them” to Christ, and others speak of “finding God.” But these assertions are fatally flawed for they minimize and diminish the gospel of Jesus Christ!
https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR373.mp3
Kill or Be Killed? What does the Bible actually say about killing? – Greg Albrecht
Question:
I am struggling with the biblical command not to kill, and with what that means in terms of warfare, and what it means in terms of the death penalty, which I oppose. Could you shed some light on this topic? Is this topic merely a matter of the survival of the fittest – kill or be killed?
Response:
Several thoughts that might help:
The sense of the commandment prohibiting killing is about unlawfully taking the life of another human being. Killing of animals for food was assumed to be permissible.
The ten commandments are the center piece, the foundation stone if you will, of the old covenant.
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Reflections Along the Jesus Way
April 20, 2023 - Quote for the Day:
“The more oppressive and legalistic the church is, the more hell fire and brimstone condemnations will issue from pulpits, effectively trying to scare people into buying ‘fire insurance’ so they won’t be eternally basted on some spit in hell. It’s not a pretty picture, is it? But it is an accurate picture of the state of churchianity in North America today. Legalism has turned many churches into spiritually incestuous clubs of condemnation, where lists are made and modified – lists that condemn outsiders to hell… It’s interesting that legalistic religion focuses on certain external ...
The End-less Choices of Christ-less Religion
Is your relationship with God best defined by the choices and decisions you make, or the choice God has made in extending an invitation to you?
May 2023
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Articles:
Stretch Marks of a Mother's Love – pg. 1
One Day in May – pg. 2
The Kingdom in a Person – pg. 5
Grieving Nels – pg. 6
Prodigal Sons – pg. 7
Quotes & Connections – pg. 8
God’s Grace Fills Our Emptiness!
Much emptiness and disillusionment is caused by a small god, a cheap substitute for and counterfeit of the God revealed in and through Jesus. God's love and grace is vast and astonishing, more than enough for all of our needs.
Reflections Along the Jesus Way
April 18, 2023 - Quote for the Day:
“Our world is hopelessly divided, embroiled in continuing controversy. With soul-depressing regularity it seems entire news networks and organizations here in the United States spew out one and only one polarizing political perspective, demonizing all who disagree. Then there is the religious world, where ‘devout’ people whose holy books tell them to love their neighbors are instead terrorizing and persecuting and even killing those who disagree. Politics divides us and Christ-less religion separates us.”
Originally published in:
Letters to My Friends
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Being Clothed With Christ
The Bible has a lot to say about clothing and its significance, and it is never more meaningful than when it speaks of being adorned with Christ.
Our Partner In Prayer
When we pray we want to say the right thing using the right words, but sometimes the right words don't come - at such times we have a Partner who helps.
Reflections Along the Jesus Way
April 16, 2023 - Quote for the Day:
“The resurrection of Jesus is the spiritual birthplace of grace and faith. The resurrection of Jesus announces and pronounces the end of religion, and the beginning of grace… The resurrection of Jesus is more than a promise of our future resurrection – it is the promise of new life, a new creation – right now.
The resurrection of Jesus is the gateway of new life for the entire universe. The resurrection unleashes the incredible, staggering power of God whereby, as the first chapter of Colossians tells us, all things, things on earth and in heaven, things we see and things we don’t, are ...
Worrying, Wondering and Wandering – by Greg Albrecht
Not all those who wander are lost. – J.R.R. Tolkien (of “Lord of the Rings” fame)
There’s a scene in Stephen Spielberg’s movie Saving Private Ryan that I’ll never forget. During World War 2, a squadron of soldiers was sent to find and “save” Private Ryan. Their efforts were successful, but only at great cost. Some of the soldiers gave their lives to “save” Private Ryan. In fact, the best efforts of the Captain resulted in his fatal wound during a skirmish. As the Captain died in Private Ryan’s arms he whispered in Ryan’s ear, “earn this.”
The end of the movie fast forwards many years beyond ...
A Brand New Start
When you die and arrive at the pearly gates of heaven, why should God let you in? Greg’s sermon shines the spotlight of grace on spiritual transformation, as we center our worship in and on our Lord and Savior.
https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR062.mp3
Reflections Along the Jesus Way
April 13, 2023 - Quote for the Day:
“Author C.S. Lewis tells a story about a young boy’s first encounter with a pastoral religious authority. At first, the pastor seems to be a warm, engaging personality – initially their discussion centers around fishing and bicycles. But then, without warning, the pastor takes a terrifying mask with a long white beard off the wall of his office. The pastor puts the mask on his face and tells the young boy, named John, he is now going to talk with him about God. He then assured John that God is very kind, but if John doesn’t obey all the rules God will shut him up forever in a ...
You Are Witnesses
Greg talks about what it means to be a witness of our risen Lord -- what it involves and what it doesn’t. Join us as we worship our risen Lord and ponder how God, in his grace, shares the good news with others.
https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR061.mp3
Easter Is Disturbing!
Easter is a mystery because it transcends our predictable world. The resurrection of Jesus can be disturbing because it insists on a God who is, in Christ, unending and rupturing the natural order of things.
https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR427.mp3
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