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What Does It Take to Be a Good Leader?
The world has many definitions of what a good leader is, and how to be one. For instance, Forbes suggests that a good leader is one who makes others feel safe to speak up, one [Continue Reading…]
Jesus Christ
Q&A
Is It True That God Doesn’t Like LGBTQ People?
Hey Andy, is it true what Pastors say, that the God of the Bible doesn’t like LGBTIabc… people? Hi. Is it true? Well, not completely. Let me explain. It’s not that God doesn’t LIKE LGBTQs [Continue Reading…]
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How Do You Know When There Are Too Many Churches?
Hey Andy, how do you know when there are far too many churches? Hi, I really wish you’d gone into more with your question, because one could wonder if there’s such a thing as “too [Continue Reading…]
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How are Gentile Christians Grafted Into Israel?
In reference of Israel, Paul asked in Romans 11:11-32, “Did they stumble so as to fall beyond recovery? Not at all! Rather, because of their transgression, salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel [Continue Reading…]
Bible Study
Don’t Get Fooled by Fancy Packaging
Have you ever bought something based on how good the packaging looks? We all have, right? Stores count on their packaging to increase their sales. For instance, When Generic Foods Remember when generic foods were [Continue Reading…]
Q&A
How Should I Study the Bible?
Hey Andy, I study books and scripts, etc., but I don’t actually study the Bible. I have to admit, though, I’m a little intimidated. Where do I start? Thank you! Hi, I can understand your [Continue Reading…]
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God Experience: No Rain at Third ACTIVATE Event
I’d originally posted this a day or two after this ACTIVATE event in 2006: Do you want to hear about an awesome God experience? Ok, check this out…July 29, 2006, we held an outdoor youth [Continue Reading…]
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Did Jesus Really Build the Church Upon Simon Peter?
What did Jesus mean when He said to Simon, “you are Peter”? Was He really building the church upon him? Matthew 16:13-19 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, [Continue Reading…]
Youth Ministry
A Holy Moment (Psalm 95:1-7)
Scripture Psalm 95:1-7 Summary In this intimate, active lesson, students will learn that God is holy and should be praised as such, as well as the sanctity of the church’s sanctuary and the holiness of [Continue Reading…]
Q&A
Why Baptism Can’t Simply Be An Outward Symbol
Question: Hey Andy, what’s your view of baptism? Hi, wow, my view on baptism? OK, are you ready for a long answer? I’ve actually written a lot on this, but here’s what I believe in a [Continue Reading…]