Living Words

Scripture, culture, and the examined life

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Scripture & Discernment — Latest

Conviction or Condemnation? Learn to Tell the Difference

Two voices both tell you that you are wrong — but one is sent to save you and the other to destroy you. How to hear the difference, and follow the voice that leads home.

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Scripture & Discernment

Self-Righteous — or Just Faithful?

We can't diagnose self-righteousness until we understand true righteousness. Why legalism and lawlessness are the same sin — and why the word so often lands on the wrong person.

Scripture & Discernment

When Quoting Scripture Falls Short of Being Scriptural

The Devil quoted the Bible word for word — and he was wrong. What does it mean to wrest the scriptures, and how do we receive God's Word with readiness of mind?

Church Life & Discipline

The Lost Art of Discipleship — Part 2: The Courage to Hear

Restoration requires more than someone willing to speak. It requires someone willing to listen — and a church willing to be family.

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Living Words is a collection of articles on Scripture, theology, and the challenges facing the church in modern culture. Written from a Christ-centered, plain-spoken perspective — for those who want to think carefully about what the Bible actually says and what that demands of us today. "Prayerfully read, listen and search the scriptures to see whether these things are so."