The quality of mercy is not strained. Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest: It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.” – William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice. In other words, mercy blesses those who extend it and those to whom it is extended even when – most especially when – it […]
Category Archives: Ekklesia
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Aug
Aug
You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free (John 8:32). In Christianity we often lean toward applying this verse only in terms of scripture and religion – ie. referencing a true knowledge of the Bible, a true version of Christianity or true religion. We tend not to consider that it applies […]
16
Aug
Aug
It’s becoming obvious in the sermons and watered-down rhetoric of many Christian church leaders and professing ministry in Christ. It’s transparent in the carefully constructed conversations of after church fellowship where churches may still meet, and within church fellowship groups over zoom. It’s glaringly evident in social media groups. We’re missing something vital. Something we’ve […]
10
Aug
Aug
You’d think it wouldn’t be something anyone would need to write about or remind us about in the Christian world. But it is. Evil does exist and not just evil somewhere out there in general or evil in action, but evil intent by human individuals and even governments who have taken on evil as a […]
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Jul
Jul
There’s a reason why the cowardly will not be in the Kingdom of God (Rev 21:8). When I was young, it always struck me as somewhat harsh, nor did it fully make sense that cowards should be lumped in with murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and liars simply for being afraid. It just didn’t seem […]
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Jun
Jun
A few months ago, before the current double crises, I had the opportunity to watch the 2019 Christian movie, “Overcomer.” You may have seen it. It’s certainly worth watching if you haven’t as its premise is especially pertinent at the moment. Truthfully, it’s always a pertinent premise. We live in an age of Identity – […]
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Jun
Jun
I have seen the Walking Dead. They are human enough, but their state of mind is more to be feared than all the imagined monsters in all the world. Even more than viruses and draconian policies. No, this isn’t a note to Sci-Fi fans. I write to the People of God. To fellow Christians. Because […]
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