by ccpwebteam | Nov 30, 2018 | Missions
“What makes them become this defensive and hostile?” “It’s weird — actually no, it’s natural: I’m scared. There, I said it. Also frustrated and uncertain — is it worth me going a foot to meet them?” “I don’t want to die!” These are the words of John Chau. He was only...
by ccpwebteam | Nov 30, 2018 | Spiritual Life
You know that moment in Exodus 14 where Israel got to the edge of the Red Sea, only to realize that Pharaoh had showed up with his army, and wanted to re-enslave them? Moses gave a great quick speech right then: Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of...
by ccpwebteam | Nov 28, 2018 | Spiritual Life
Here is Gregory the Great, commenting on Matthew 25:19-24… “After a long time the lord of those servants came and settled accounts with them… Then he who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Lord, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping...
by ccpwebteam | Nov 23, 2018 | Spiritual Life
Is it spiritual for followers of Jesus to examine themselves–to check the state of their walk with Christ in light of scripture? Of course. But can this be overdone? Can it become a distraction, and an unhealthy preoccupation? Could it actually keep us from...
by ccpwebteam | Nov 20, 2018 | Holy Spirit, Spiritual Life
Here’s an interesting look at Romans 8:26, in which Paul writes: “Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be...
