Essays for King Jesus Anabaptist Perspectives
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- Religion och spiritualitet
Short essays to cultivate thoughtful, faithful living through substantive reflection on issues relevant and timely for people in Anabaptist churches and of broad interest to other Christians and seekers. You can find the full text at EssaysForKingJesus.org
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Schism is Heresy
In his essay "Schism is Heresy", Frank Reed exhorts the church of Jesus Christ to be unified as a body, not falling prey to the many divisions of the world. In clear and simple language, he shares principle truths from Scripture regarding how the body of believers should view unity. "Principles transcend policies. If we are led by the same Spirit, we will walk the path together. If we allow personal preferences to divide us, we are not part of the body of Christ. "
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But You Will Just Die
Loving your enemies can be hard. Many people do not understand how it is possible to love even when being attacked. Even though it is hard, Jesus gives his followers the answers for this subject. Marlin Sommers wrote this blog about a conversation that he had with his college students, and he discusses the reasons that followers of Jesus should love their enemies.
Essay originally published 07/2020. Audio narration just released.
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Money, Education, and My Anabaptist Experience
Many Anabaptists have been more scared of education than money. Brian Martin calls us to examine that assumption and approach both with fear and trembling (and wisdom and courage). We must not forget the biblical call to wisdom and knowledge and the avenues of service that can be opened by study.
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Keeshon's Story: A Knock Heard Round the Hood - Part 4
It is not always easy to invest your time into another person. However, as Keeshon Wasington expressed in his life’s story, he is very grateful and thankful to God that someone took the time for him. Are we willing to let God use us to help those in need?
To read more of Keeshon’s writing, check out his blog at: https://urbanitemusingskw.wordpress.com/
Essay originally published 12/2020. Audio narration just released.
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Investing Is Not Gambling. Speculating Might Be.
Is an investment a gamble? Does it matter? In this essay, Marlin Sommers seeks to clearly differentiate between gambling and investing, to call us to a positive moral ethos for investing, and to give some tools for how to think about borderline cases.
Stephen Russell’s episodes on Usury and Distributism
How Should We Then Money?
Usury and the Historic Church
Marlin’s two-part essay on Business as Stewardship
Business People among God’s “Servant-Managers”
Entrepreneurs as Servant-Managers -
Keeshon’s Story: A Knock Heard Round the Hood – Part 3
Life is not always easy, but having kind friends that are ready and willing to help and be there for you always makes those rough bumps easier. Keeshon continues writing his experiences in getting beat up, forgiving those guys and ultimately giving his life to Jesus.
To read more of Keeshon’s writing, check out his blog at: https://urbanitemusingskw.wordpress.com/
Essay originally published 12/2020. Audio narration just released.
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