How Merciful Am I?
Am I a merciful Christian? What does mercy really mean, and how do I know how and when to use it?
VIDEO: Moments that Matter – How Merciful Am I?
Without mercy there is no Gospel, there is no Kingdom! Watch this short vlog then listen to the full podcast of the same name for more details.
How Do I Live a Life of Repentance?
Does repentance mean we carry the results of our sins with us every day as a reminder of the destructiveness of what we did? Does it mean we say we are sorry and then move on? Does being repentant, especially for big sins, have to be renewed like a subscription?
VIDEO: CQ Kids – Why Should We Forgive Others?
We should forgive others because we want to follow Jesus’ advice and the examples of the Bible. It’s also good for our health and well-being to release those bad feelings we have towards others. This short animated video for kids explains more.
Should We Be Peacemakers?
Our world is not peaceful. How should we handle those who disagree with us (or with others) in our own center of influence? Is peace ever more valuable than principles? Can we do better? How can we be a peacemaker?
VIDEO: Moments that Matter – Is Mercy Compatible With Justice?
Mercy or justice? Both! Mercy and justice are not only inseparable but fully dependent upon one another. Look at God’s impartiality. It’s clean. We can see His integrity ONLY when we connect what He did in biblical times to what we know about His motives and plan. Simply stated, God’s justice is restorative. It not only provides consequences for wrong actions, but teaches the wrongdoer how to become righteous. Watch this short vlog and then listen to the full podcast of the same name.
VIDEO: Moments that Matter – Condemned to Death, How Did Jesus Love His Enemies?
Loving your enemies is to want good and not harm to come to them. Jesus mapped this out for us, especially in the last days of his life before his crucifixion. Jesus not only taught us in detail how to love our enemies, he showed us in living color how to profoundly care for them. He literally "walked the walk" – all the way to Calvary. As we look back upon the death and resurrection of Jesus, we will see how he was the instruction manual for loving your enemies. How did Jesus show devotion to those who were devious and hostile, attachment to those who antagonized him and affection for those who became his adversaries? For an in depth bible study listen to our inspiring podcast of the same name.
Do We Have to “Turn the Other Cheek”?
In today's digital world, there are "internet trolls" that can insult, hurt and make fun of us anonymously. And the real world is hard enough! Is the teaching of Jesus to "turn the other cheek" still as relevant and powerful as it was centuries ago?
How Do I Handle It When I Am Wrong?
What happens when we make mistakes? We examine how the Apostle Paul guided the early church (and us) to a better understanding of right and wrong.
Does God Really Forgive Me?
We all do wrong. We all hurt other people. Sometimes the hurt we deliver is the result of oversight, ignorance or immaturity, or careless words and actions or sloppy and selfish thinking. We hurt someone, but we don’t really mean it. Sometimes the hurt we deliver is a result of anger or vengeance or jealousy and we absolutely mean to create havoc and turmoil. Either way we do hurt others and we therefore do need forgiveness. So how do we receive forgiveness from others and especially from God? What do we have to do or say or think for forgiveness to take hold? How can we truly know that we are forgiven? Is forgiveness really worth the effort?