In the following video blog, I talk about my current challenges in life and vocation. The last few weeks have given me the opportunity to discover where God is in the face of my doubt and life’s uncertainties.
And it’s prompted me to ask, “What does it mean to trust God?”
Have you faced any uncertainty lately? Having difficulties trusting God? Are you trusting in a certain outcome, or are you trusting in the God revealed in Jesus? May we be comforted in our knowledge of Christ.
When was the last time you read over your church’s creed or statement of faith? What does it say about Jesus? Have you checked lately?
Our creeds are often reflective of Christendom. (See the Nicene & Apostles Creed)
“Christendom” is the church militant and triumphant—Christ wielding a sword of political and military power.
It began with the 4th century Roman emperor, Constantine. He claimed to be a Christian in order to pander to Christians for support of his rule. It was strictly a political move. Looking around today, some things never change.
Once the church and state merged, Christendom was born. And the first-century Jewish Messiah is gutted for a palatable Roman Christ which becomes a cheerleader for the state.
This is reflected in creeds involving Jesus where his teachings are absent. Doctrine is promoted over and against behavior and adherence to Christ’s commands. At this point, we’re not followers of Jesus, just his fans.
In the following video blog, I mention how a survey of evangelical websites has turned up a sanitized Jesus that is all too common in our churches today.
Why do so many churches leave out their commitment to following the teachings of Jesus? It’s time to challenge the creeds of Christendom and testify to the Jesus of the Gospels. What do you think?
D.D. Flowers, 2013.
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When was the last time you took a glance back over your life in order to reflect on how you have changed in your beliefs and practices? It can be truly rewarding to see how the Lord has been working in your life.
Do you embrace challenges and reexamine your beliefs with an open heart and mind? Is the truth (which sets us free) worth it to you?
In the following video blog, I share a little of my own journey and encourage my readers to seek the truth above all things.
Brothers and sisters, I implore you to never be afraid to change your mind or the direction of your life for fear of what others might think of you.
Have you have ever been passionate about something, only later to discover that you were wrong? How did you respond? Are you sensitive to the ways God wants to move you along and grow you up into Christ?
In the following video I discuss the importance of the resurrection event, and then encourage my readers to look beyond what Jesus did on the third day in order to discover his power to raise dead things in your life today.
Jesus wasn’t just resurrected… he is resurrection.
What area of your life needs some (anastasis) resurrection? May you find that Jesus is able to bring life to dead things. Happy Easter!
When was the last time you read over your church’s creed or statement of faith? What does it say about Jesus? Have you checked lately?
The Centrality and Supremacy of Jesus Christ 