Cannabis use linked with psychosis (Lancet)
Written on March 31, 2019 at 9:43 pm, by Douglas Jacoby
Various factors feed into psychosis, like stress and personal genetic makeup. Yet there is strong evidence that use of cannabis is leading to significant mental health problems in Europe—the higher… Read More
Why I am NOT a Gay Christian, by Guy Hammond
Written on March 29, 2019 at 4:14 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Why I am NOT a Gay Christian By Guy Hammond Executive Director, Strength in Weakness Ministries “You are not being your authentic self, you’re a liar and a fraud.” “You… Read More
Responses to Ezekiel series
Written on March 29, 2019 at 1:15 pm, by Douglas Jacoby
The following are responses to the Ezekiel series (10 installments), which appears in the newsletters of 20 & 27 Feb; 6, 13, 20, and 27 Mar; and 3, 10, 17,… Read More
Q&A 1550—Is God’s Forgiveness Really Unconditional?
Written on March 29, 2019 at 12:00 am, by Douglas Jacoby
I recently heard you state that God’s forgiveness is conditional—which made me feel uncomfortable. Is this a widespread idea? I don’t think I’ve ever heard that before. It would help… Read More
Scriptures that Prove God Condones Homosexuality, by Guy Hammond
Written on March 22, 2019 at 4:02 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
A List of All Scriptures that Proves God Condones Homosexuality By Guy Hammond Executive Director; Strength in Weakness Ministries Does God love homosexuals? Of course, God loves everyone! But where… Read More
The Burden-Free Step in Discussing Christian Beliefs, by Greg Koukl
Written on March 21, 2019 at 1:41 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Greg explains the importance of listening and encourages Christians to remember that the one who makes the claim bears the burden. Play the 3-minute video by clicking here, and/or read… Read More
How Universalism, ‘the Opiate of the Theologians,’ Went Mainstream
Written on March 20, 2019 at 6:34 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Image: Illustration by Rick Szuecs / Source image: Courtesy of Baker Publishing Group Michael McClymond decries the rising popularity of an idea Christians have rejected for most of church history…. Read More
Modern-day ‘sticks and stones’ | The Christian Chronicle
Written on March 20, 2019 at 6:06 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Photo from Pixabay.com Feb. 28, 2019 Modern-day ‘sticks and stones’ Before you type, maybe you should ask, ‘What would Jesus tweet?’ By Chellie Ison ‘Sticks and stones may break my bones,… Read More
An integrated media evangelism solution for churches
Written on March 18, 2019 at 3:16 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
“… so that by all possible means I might save some.” 1 Cor 9:22 Does your church have an integrated and compelling online presence to impact your community? Your church leader needs to focus… Read More
What Does the Bible Teach About Baptism?
Written on March 18, 2019 at 1:02 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Dear Renew Friends, This month we are emphasizing what the Bible teaches about baptism – and a key resource on baptism. Let me explain why this may be important to you… Read More
Q&A 1549—Where was Abram called?
Written on March 15, 2019 at 12:00 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Genesis records that when Abram received the divine call he was in Haran (Gen 12:4). Yet Stephen said God called Abram in Ur (Acts 7:3-4). Which was it, Ur or… Read More
How the Poor Became Blessed, by Pieter van der Horst
Written on March 14, 2019 at 11:27 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Greco-Roman gods had no interest in the poor nor was organised charity a religious duty. How was Christianity different? Photo by DeAgostini/Getty In Greco-Roman culture, the well-to-do weren’t expected to… Read More
Why Is the Culture of a Disciple Making Church So Important?, by Bobby Harrington
Written on March 13, 2019 at 2:22 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” That statement, attributed to the most influential management guru of our time, Peter Drucker, describes a reality church leaders must face in the pursuit of… Read More
The Benefits of a Stiff Neck?, by Rob Kranz
Written on March 11, 2019 at 12:56 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
The Benefits of a Stiff Neck? by Rob Kranz This is my first post since arriving back in Jerusalem. The time is flying by at blazing fast speed. As I write this,… Read More
No Cheeks Left to Turn: The Double Persecution of Africa’s Largest Church
Written on March 10, 2019 at 10:00 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Weary of attacks by Boko Haram and Fulani herdsmen, Christians in Nigeria ask how long they’re supposed to “count it all joy.” JEREMY WEBER IN JOS| OCTOBER 19, 2018 Image:… Read More
Non-profit, ‘Sheep Not Goats’ Highlighted on News
Written on March 8, 2019 at 6:52 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Local couple help empower women in Nicaragua, one knitted blanket at a time By: Lorena Inclan Jacksonville, FL March 1, 2019 For Steve and Sandy Jacoby a trip to Nicaragua… Read More
Abandoning Outcomes, by Bill Gaultiere
Written on March 8, 2019 at 3:06 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
How do you react when things go wrong? Your e-mail or Twitter gets hacked and people send you unkind messages… You’re stuck in traffic and late for an important meeting…… Read More
A Jew, an Early Christian, and a Roman Meet in Archaeological Park
Written on March 4, 2019 at 3:12 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
A Jew, an Early Christian and a Roman Meet in Archaeological Park to Be Built on Evacuated Prison ‘God Jesus Christ’ mosaic, ancient Jewish-Samaritan village of Othnay and Roman command… Read More
The Book of Ruth
Written on March 1, 2019 at 2:50 pm, by Douglas Jacoby
RUTH LESSON NR-MS Taught 20 March 2019 in Marietta, GA (North River Church, Marietta Square Group)
One Way or Any Way? Part 2
Written on March 1, 2019 at 10:13 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
by Greg Koukl, March 1, 2019 I do not consider myself a particularly brave person, and I think it especially foolish, on the main, to make a frontal assault on… Read More
Q&A 1548 – Isn’t baptism a “work”?
Written on March 1, 2019 at 12:00 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Isn’t baptism a work? Since we aren’t saved by works (Eph 2:8-9), baptism can’t be part of salvation. What do you teach about this?—Anonymous In the New Testament, baptism is… Read More
CLEAN – podcast 8 (= OT Character Podcast 57, Gehazi pt. II)
Written on March 1, 2019 at 12:00 am, by Douglas Jacoby
To listen to lesson 8 in the CLEAN series, The Leprosy of Gehazi (13 minutes), click on the play arrow. Or you can download the podcast by right clicking here and choosing… Read More
