Author: Carla Alvarez

The Problem with Christian Nihilism

There is a lot of discussion today about the dangers of Christian nationalism. But I think the real problem is Christian nihilism. What is it? Some Sunday thoughts.

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Does anyone want what you have?

The Great Commission is to “go and make disciples of all nations.” (Matthew 28:18-20). This is a foundational belief of the evangelical church. We are to spread the Good News. But what if someone doesn’t want to hear your “Good News” or what you think they should have? Is the problem with them? Some Sunday thoughts.

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A Warning: God Shows No Partiality

It is written in Deuteronomy 10:17, ““For the LORD your God is the God of gods and Lord of lords. He is the great God, the mighty and awesome God, who shows no partiality and cannot be bribed.” So why do so many Christians act like he does? Some Sunday thoughts.

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How to Tell a Story

How do you tell a story? We all tell stories, whether it is giving a persuasive speech, wooing a new client, launching an ad campaign, or writing an actual fictional account. It is a part of the human experience, but just like so many things that are common such as interacting with other human beings in a courteous way, learning to fold clothes properly, and how to feed oneself beyond grabbing the nearest junk food, it needs to be taught.

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Hoping in the Lord

Sometimes we read passages in the Bible and simply gloss over the words. What did the words really mean to the writer and what do they mean to you when you’re looking for hope. Sunday thoughts on Psalm 31.

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