“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23)
For the last few weeks we’ve talked about the old man who was crucified when we became new creatures in Christ. But that old man (or old woman) keeps popping [...]
Breaking Free of Groundhog Day
September 4th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Tags: Fruit of the Spirit · possessions · success
THE SHACK - In Defense of William P. Young
August 21st, 2008 · 15 Comments
“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.” (Ephesians 4:15)
Throwing the Baby out with the Bathwater
Purpose Weekly, August 21, 2008
Vol. 2, Issue 30
For the last few weeks we’ve been talking about trusting God when the circumstances seem to warrant that you [...]
Tags: God's purpose · Heaven · Hell · love · suffering
Do People Who Haven’t Heard of Jesus Go to Hell?
August 13th, 2008 · No Comments
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart …” (Jeremiah 1:5)
Purpose Weekly, August 5, 2008
When the Questions are Too Big
Vol. 2, Issue 28
I received a response to last week’s Purpose Weekly, “The Heavens Declare the Glory of God.” Last week’s letter was sent out at [...]
Tags: God's purpose · Heaven · Hell · Stars · Tapestry · love · purpose · suffering
Is ‘Church’ a Dirty Word? Part 3
June 3rd, 2008 · No Comments
Purpose
Vol. 2 Issue 22
June 3, 2008
The Weekly Newsletter of True Potential Publishing
Is “Church” a Dirty Word? Part III
I may have opened a can of worms by bringing up the definition of “church.” At this point in Christian history we’ve been so ingrained with our concept of what “church” is, it can be a real [...]
Tags: Church · Courage · Fear · God's purpose · Justice · Prayer · community · faith · love · purpose
The Road Not Taken
May 13th, 2008 · No Comments
Purpose
May 12, 2008
The Weekly Newsletter of True Potential Publishing
“If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:27)
The Road Not Taken
Hate my father and mother? Brothers and sisters? Sounds a bit harsh doesn’t it? [...]
Tags: Celebrity · Prayer · Trust · joy · love · money · peace · purpose · success



