Did Jesus Really Say We Shouldn’t Judge?

I read a comment online this week that said, “as Christians we aren’t called to judge anyone but to love everyone.” Sounds great, doesn’t it?  But do you know that it’s actually a little untrue?   Based on my observation, “judge not lest you be judged” is one of the most misquoted verses and misunderstood concepts by Christians and non-Christians…

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God’s Commands Are A Gift Not A Burden

I think I know everything and I hate being told what to do. There’s a bit of that in all of us right? (Please say yes and make me feel a little better about myself, k?) :-)   Jokes aside, the truth is there’s something in all of us that doesn’t like being told what to do and that thinks…

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You Can’t Condemn People Into Spiritual Maturity

A few weeks ago Ariana Grande hosted One Love Manchester, a benefit concert for those affected by the terror attack at the Manchester show on her Dangerous Woman Tour.  The concert was a beautiful display of love, resilience and hope in the face of fear as artists and Manchester residents came together for the event. (Watch the concert here)   Justin…

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3 Simple Keys to Living a Godly Life

  "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."  Those are the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:6 as He gave what is known as the Sermon On The Mount.  In this central teaching moment in the ministry of Jesus, He laid out the foundations for life according to His Kingdom. Righteousness in lifestyle is…

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