Ministry Matters - When did you? | Why I believe in the virgin birth

Is it really that simple? When did you? by Jennifer Forrester   “When you have done it for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you have done it for me” (v. 40). These are familiar words for most of us. Most preachers have preached or taught this verse at some point in their ministry. I guess you can say we are drawn to it. Maybe we like the simplicity of it or the way it makes us feel good about the things we are doing for others, if we are indeed doing them. Read here Is 'proving it' really the point? Why I believe in the virgin birth by Jake Owensby   My atheist phase lasted for about fifteen minutes one sunny, late-spring afternoon. Freshman year in college was coming to a close for me. There was a party at a nearby river. A couple of my friends and I were standing midstream on a large rock. Read here How does it feel to hear other people debate about whether you’re in or out? Gentile identity, inclusion, and the history of incompatibility by Wesley Bros Comics   As you hear this story unfold, place yourself in this scene.  You are not Jewish.  You are what the Jewish people called “a Gentile.”  You want to follow Christ, to be a Christian.  But you hear people arguing in the church about whether you belong.  How does it feel to hear other people debate about whether you’re in or out?  How does it feel to hear Paul and Barnabas stand up for your full inclusion? Read here A star-child, candlelight, and carols on Christmas Eve Liturgical elements as you prepare to celebrate the Nativity of the Lord Connecting elements of light and joy into Christmas Eve worship