Category: Relationships

وقتی سفره چیده می‌شود، من کجا هستم؟

یکشنبهٔ اولِ ماه، سفره آماده بود. نان. جام. همان کلماتی که عیسی شبی گفت که به او خیانت شد: «این را به یاد من به جا آرید.» (لوقا ۲۲:۱۹) «زیرا هر گاه این نان را بخورید و از این جام بنوشید، مرگ خداوند را اعلام می‌کنید تا زمانی که بازآید.» (اول قرنتیان ۱۱:۲۶) اتاق خلوت […]

«بی‌کلام، بی‌پرستش»: وقتی فراموش می‌کنیم داریم چه کسی را می‌پرستیم

باری بر دوش دارم. نه برای متهم کردن کسی، بلکه برای اینکه کلیسا را دوباره به مرکز برگردانم. چون هرچه بیشتر کتاب‌مقدس را می‌خوانم، بیشتر به یک چیز ساده پی می‌برم: نمی‌شود پرستش را از کلام جدا کرد، چون ما کسی را می‌پرستیم که خودش کلام است. (یوحنا 1:1–5; یوحنا 4:23–24) با این حال، گاهی […]

When the Table Is Set, Where Am I?

On the first Sunday of the month, the Table was set. Bread. Cup. The same words Jesus spoke to His disciples the night He was betrayed: “This do in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19) “For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come.” […]

“No Word, No Worship”: When We Forget Who We’re Worshiping

There is a burden I carry. I am not trying to accuse anyone. I want to invite the Church back to the center. The more I read Scripture, the more I come back to one simple truth: We cannot separate worship from the Word, because we worship the One who is the Word. (John 1:1–5; […]

Facing Criticism – When You Can’t Win No Matter What You Do

You know the feeling. Do something good, and they question your motives. Make a mistake, and they pounce with “I told you so.” Stay quiet, and you’re “enabling the problem.” Speak up, and suddenly you’re “causing division.” It’s maddening. And it’s nothing new. Job: When Your Best Friends Become Your Worst Critics Job’s story hits […]

Finding Jesus Before Finding a Church: The Seed of Faith

The Seed of Faith Some children discover something beautiful about faith: they find Jesus before they ever find a church name, as the seed of faith is planted. The Quiet Servant It began with a mother falling ill and becoming bedridden. A nurse at the hospital where the father worked heard about their situation. For […]

Matthew 28:18-20 – Answering God’s Call

Introduction Jesus declared in Matthew 28:18-20, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” This isn’t just an inspiring verse; it’s a charge to every believer. We are called not only to receive salvation but also to bring healing and deliverance to those […]

The Pearls of the Gospel: Sharing Wisely in a Skeptical World

In the journey of evangelism, we often encounter a myriad of responses to the Gospel message. Some are receptive, while others are indifferent. But perhaps the most challenging are those who, having grown up in the shadow of great spiritual leaders, have strayed from the path of righteousness. They wear the badge of their parents’ […]