Helping the Whole World Find and Follow Jesus
Twisted Introduction: Jeremiah 29: 11 may just be the most famous verse or at least second to “do not judge, lest you be judged” in the entire Bible. Most Christians can probably quote that verse: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you,…
Twisted Introduction: The Bible is not merely a collection of quotes, or one-liners. The Bible is a perfectly cohesive collection of 66 books by 40 authors, and is divinely uniform. Despite the uniformity of the Bible, verses are all too often misinterpreted or quoted out of context. There are phrases from the Bible you hear…
Introduction: As the church of Christ, we believe every child deserves a loving, lifelong family of their own. And the church is the most capable of making that happen. Caring for orphans is a mandate from God, because it mirrors the heart of God. The Bible is full of verses demonstrating God’s concern for orphans:…
How To Neighbor Introduction: Whether we like it or not, racism is a part of every society and has been for thousands of years. In order for the gospel of Christ to advance, it must break through barriers. Racism is one of these barriers that must be kicked over because there is no place for…
How To Neighbor Introduction: Poverty and the poor. When you hear those words, a predictable series of images probably flicker through your mind: A homeless woman living under an overpass in a major city. A shoeless child on the streets of Haiti. A jobless man in Kenya. But there are people in need closer to home than…