What are Spiritual Gifts? To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. – 1 Corinthians 12:7 (ESV) In a world captivated by the spectacular, this week’s reflection from 1 Corinthians 12 reminds us that spiritual gifts are not about...
There was a recent interview with a Christian music artist who was expounding on the need to remove the “Christianese” from some worship music to better draw in those who are not Christians yet. When our worship songs use words like “holy, holy, holy,” it causes the...
What is Sunday? “Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup.” 1 Corinthians 11:28 (ESV) In this week’s message from 1 Corinthians 11:17–34, Pastor Shane reminds us that Sunday is more than a routine—it’s a sacred gathering meant...
Giving Glory So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV) 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 emphasizes the importance of giving glory to God in all actions and interactions, focusing on building each other...
Watch Your Step Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. – 1 Corinthians 10:12 (ESV) Paul’s warning in 1 Corinthians chapter 10 highlights the danger of spiritual complacency and overconfidence, cautioning believers to remain...
