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The Scandal of Grace

Lori Harding
11 Jan 2014
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I often hear the phrase: “Grace doesn’t mean you get to do what you want.” At first glance, who would disagree with this? I mean, we cannot just have people running around engaged in extramarital affairs, living it up at wild parties and quitting their jobs, can we? If grace means people can do what they want, what kind of world would this be and what would become of our churches? Christians would sleep in, not tithe, and skip small group! Total chaos would ensue! Grace defined But this line of reasoning exposes a negligent understanding of grace, and that’s […]

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Six Must-See Destinations

Keisha McDonnough Virtue
10 Jan 2014
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Have you been dreaming of the trip of a lifetime? Is 2014 the year you are going to finally make that dream a reality? Here are some absolute must-see destinations for you to consider! For beach bums: Negril Take a journey with me, along a meandering coastal road, dotted with almond trees, small homes, and tantalizing glimpses of clear blue ocean. As you disembark, what you see before you is almost beyond description; powdery white sand and breathtakingly clear turquoise water gently caressing the shore. You wade in the warm current and wiggle your toes. Twenty feet out, you are […]

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Why Do We Need To Go To Church?

Bob Woods
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In this era of modern technology and innovations in communication, the question may be raised: do we really need to go to church? Why not stay home and watch it on the Internet, or catch a television service, whether on national TV, or our local service which may be televised. There are many good reasons why we need to be there in person, both from scriptural mandates and practical considerations. We are commanded to meet together Often when a preacher wants to reinforce the need for church attendance, he will quote the trustworthy scripture reference from Hebrews 10:24-25 about “not […]

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Progressing Downward

Tullian Tchividjian
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Last month, I talked about Reader’s Digest Christianity, and how it reduced the Christian faith to pithy, easily-achievable goals that ensure our personal improvement. Today, I have a different (though depressingly similar) target: “LiveStrong” Christianity. LiveStrong bracelets are today even more popular than the infamous WWJD bracelets were 10 years ago, despite the public fall from grace of their namesake, Lance Armstrong. In the minds of many people inside the church, Livestrong is the essence and goal of Christianity. You hear this obsession in our lingo: We talk about someone having “strong faith,” about someone being a “strong Christian,” a […]

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Finding Freedom

Dr. John Hawkins
9 Jan 2014
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Your past need not control your present or determine your future unless you choose to not face it. However, if these steps are not taken, a person will be forever in bondage to their past. They will not know freedom from such things as shame, guilt, fear, anxiety and insecurity to name just a few. How can a person properly process their past? This would involve identifying the issues, extending forgiveness where necessary, rejecting false belief systems, accepting the truth, and letting go of unhealthy emotions. Let us look at part of the process of attaining emotional and relational freedom […]

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A New Year, a New You

Edwin Morales
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The list of resolutions has been written, to become healthier, to be more active, to cut out the junk food, and the list goes on. Now let’s get moving. Taking on a new you can be an overwhelming task, but it doesn’t have to be. Changing one small thing a day leads to 30 changes in a month. Those small changes will be life altering. Here are a few tips on how to become more active in your daily routine: Use the stairs Opting for the stairs at work instead of the elevator can be a great way to start […]

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Delray Beach Open

Carl Foster
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Starting back in 1993 as the Red Clay Championships in Plantation, Florida, the Delray Beach Open is the only event in the world to host the ATP Champions Tour event and the ATP World Tour event in the same venue the same week February 14-23, 2014. Mark Baron, tournament founder and director, has made changes to the structure of its five-year-old ATP Champions Tour event, rebranding it as the ATP Champions Cup and adopting a format similar to the Davis Cup competition. Featuring former world No. 1 Andy Roddick among a field of six players, the event will be held […]

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Musical Segregation

Robin Revier
8 Jan 2014
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Just like there are so many different denominations in the Christian faith, there are also seemingly many denominations of music. You may have heard or even used the term “secular music” yourself. Rest assured, you are not alone as it is a common term among the brethren, that is, people of the Christian faith. What sets it apart Mainstream Christian music may share a secular style of groove and musical swag, but if you listen closely there is a running theme of godly lyrics that typically drive home a gospel message. Sometimes the message is aggressive and sometimes not, but […]

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Love is Patient

Sasha Richardson
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Which standards are we singles using to find a spouse? It certainly goes beyond a stable income, vehicle and residence. Just being a Christian is not enough because many of us are unhealthy. Jesus explains in Luke 5:31 that, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor – sick people do.” Unless our most important relationship is with God, we cannot expect other relationships to thrive. Marriage is a life-long commitment, so we need all the wisdom we can get, but where do we find it? Thankfully, the Bible defines true love. Two areas of scripture provide a great litmus test in […]

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Addicted?: Now is the Time to Change

Carl Foster
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With the New Year upon us, it is a great time to reflect on changing and improving our lives. For many people, improving negative behaviors, overcoming internal struggles and being more positive can be somewhat attainable goals. But what if you struggle with all of the above along with some sort of addiction? For many people struggling with addiction, the biggest and toughest step toward recovery is the very first one: deciding to make a change. Change is never easy – and committing to sobriety involves making necessary changes that can be a difficult to do alone. One organization in […]

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