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Posted on February 25th, 2021 by Tim McCoy
For more than thirty years, Ingleside has been a remarkably united church. Across those three decades, we have learned some important truths about our unity – some of which I am recounting in this series of articles.
In earlier installments (read them all here), I have addressed (1) why we should talk about this topic now; (2) how unity is both a gift and a goal; (3) seven dimensions of our spiritual unity; (4) how we are united by what we believe – our doctrinal unity; and (5) how...
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Posted on February 18th, 2021 by Tim McCoy
For more than thirty years, Ingleside has been a remarkably united church. Across those two decades, we have learned some important truths about our unity – some of which I am recounting in this series of articles.
In part 1 of this series, I offered three answers to the question of why we should talk about this topic now. Part 2 focused on the fact that the Bible says that our unity is both a gift and a goal. Part 3 looked at seven dimensions of our spiritual unity. Last week...
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Posted on February 11th, 2021 by Tim McCoy
For more than thirty years, Ingleside has been a remarkably united church. Across those three decades, we have learned some important truths about our unity – some of which I am recounting in this series of articles.
In part 1 of this series, I offered three answers to the question of why we should talk about this topic now. Part 2 focused on the fact that the Bible says that our unity is both a gift and a goal. Last week we looked at seven dimensions of our spiritual...
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Posted on February 4th, 2021 by Tim McCoy
For more than thirty years, Ingleside has been a remarkably united church. Across those three decades, we have learned some important truths about our unity – some of which I am recounting in this series of articles.
In part 1 of this series, I offered three answers to the question of why we should talk about this topic now. Last week, we focused on the fact that the Bible says that our unity is both a gift and a goal. This week let’s look at seven ways the Bible says that we...
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Posted on January 28th, 2021 by Tim McCoy
For more than thirty years, Ingleside has been a remarkably united church. Across those three decades, we have learned some important truths about prizing and protecting our unity – some of which we are highlighting again now.
Last week, in part 1 of this series of articles on unity, I offered three answers to the question of why we should talk about this topic now. This week, let’s focus on the fact that the Bible says that our unity is both a gift and a goal.
Unity is a...
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Posted on January 21st, 2021 by Tim McCoy
For more than thirty years, Ingleside has been a remarkably united church. Across those three decades, we have learned some important truths about prizing and protecting our unity – some of which probably ought to be highlighted again now.
“Why”, some will ask, “does our church need a fresh reminder of what the Bible teaches about unity? Is there some problem or issue?” Thankfully, the answer is no.
To my knowledge, our church remains strong and united with high levels...
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Posted on January 14th, 2021 by Tim McCoy
Do you remember when you learned to ride a bicycle? Did you start with training wheels? Did someone who loved you run along beside you steadying the bike with their hand? What was the key to success? It was learning to be balanced.
What about roller skating or skateboarding? Do you remember learning how to position your feet and shift your weight so that you could stay upright? So many nuances, but the goal was simple. Stay balanced.
A few years ago I took a surfing...
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Posted on October 29th, 2020 by Tim McCoy
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught us that we should be salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16).
Just as salt flavors food and as light dispels darkness, we are to influence our world – primarily through our witness and through our good works.
In our current context, another specific way that we can influence the overall character of our culture is when we cast our vote.
Our choices at the ballot box allow us to support values that honor God and lead to human flourishing.
So,...
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Posted on March 26th, 2020 by Tim McCoy
Here are ten practical, put-it-into-action steps to take as we love God, love others, and follow Jesus during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Engage with God through Scripture and prayer every day. Join with hundreds of us as we read God’s word “a chapter a day” (text the word Chapter to 22828 or sign up online here). Jesus said: “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples” (John 8:31b, ESV). By God’s grace, deep spiritual roots will enable us to weather any...
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Posted on March 19th, 2020 by Tim McCoy
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis unfolds around us, it’s good to be reminded that God is sovereign and he “is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1, ESV).
As we trust and follow Jesus, he will give us the wisdom, hope, strength, and encouragement that we need no matter what tomorrow may bring.
So, here are five practical steps you can take to walk faithfully with the Lord during these uncertain days.
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First, engage with God through...
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