From Trent Ling: Why is this ministry so mean? Endlessly embroiled in disputes and controversies, why do we mercilessly persist? Why so hard-line, overly strict, and abrasive? Shouldn’t we be more like Jesus by being softer? More accepting? Easygoing? The … Continue reading
From Trent Ling: This ministry offers Christ to all, although it does not conform Christ to anyone’s liking. The typical problem we face ministering in and out of this ministry centers around people’s insistence on being fake, hidden, timid, and … Continue reading
From Trent Ling: “Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing these instructions so that, if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the … Continue reading
From Trent Ling: Spiritually, Christ’s Church is by far the busiest of all ports. There are countless moving parts in addition to an uncharted depth of instruction, authority, and possibility. Take for example, Paul’s par-for-the-course remarks to Timothy: “Do your … Continue reading
From Trent Ling: A disciple of Jesus heeds Jesus’ call to “give up everything he has.” Luke 14:33. Disciples view themselves as being at God’s disposal for God’s purposes and God’s uses. Those who are not disciples of Jesus but for … Continue reading