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Defenses of the identity, deity, teachings, and works of Jesus using Scripture and historical evidence.
Hug a Muslim? Paid Members Public
Hug a Muslim? Roland Clarke Let me share an amazing encounter in a coffee shop between a Christian and a Muslim. I heard this story from my friend, Melissa who was there when it happened. She was sitting talking at a table with a group of ladies while her father
God is Hospitable: Shouldn't we also be hospitable? Paid Members Public
God is Hospitable: Shouldn't we also be hospitable? Roland Clarke Let's begin by reading four well known scriptures on hospitality. While reading these verses remember that the Greek word rendered hospitality in English is 'philoxenia.' Literally it means 'love of strangers.' Hebrews
Hospitality in Heaven: Feasting in Paradise Paid Members Public
Hospitality in Heaven: Feasting in Paradise Roland Clarke Jesus Christ was invited to eat in the home of a prominent Pharisee. During the meal he challenged his host: “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors;
A Heart for Eternity Paid Members Public
A Heart for Eternity Roland Clarke Introduction Most of us are familiar with the story where Jesus met a Samaritan woman at a well. He began the conversation by simply asking for a cup of water and then unwrapped the gift of God – eternal life. Isn't it amazing
God's Peace Plan Paid Members Public
God's Peace Plan Roland Clarke Introduction One of the precious themes Christians enjoy meditating on is shalom or peace. If I were to ask a congregation, “What Bible verse comes to mind when you think of peace, I would collect quite an assortment – a beautiful bouquet – of familiar
God our Savior, Redeemer Paid Members Public
God our Savior, Redeemer Roland Clarke Seasoned-with-salt conversation Luke 13:1-9 tells how Jesus got into a lively conversation with some Jews about a tragic disaster. The conversation began with the Jews asking Jesus a question but he took the opportunity to mention another disaster in which
Give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Paid Members Public
Give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Roland Clarke Anyone who knows Muslims well has probably observed that they value thankfulness as a virtue. I was reminded of this when a Christian friend, we'll call Joe, recounted meeting a Muslim named Tarik in a coffee shop.
Proclaim Freedom Paid Members Public
Proclaim Freedom Roland Clarke Jesus Christ proclaimed “that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free...” (Luke 4:18) Another statement about freedom reads, “So, if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” (John 8:36) It is abundantly clear