1 Peter 2:12-13

"Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us."

"Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us."

Inspirational illustration of 1 Peter 2:12 -- Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

Corporate worship isn't enough The Christian life is meant to be lived out among non-believers, living in such a way that they can see who we are and eventually glorify God. A Christian life lived inside a building will never accomplish that.

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"Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by....."

"Dear friends, I warn you as "temporary residents and foreigners" to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls. Be careful...."

So how should they have reacted? Rubel Shelly talks about Christopher Hitchens' illness and the way Christians react to it and the defense of our faith.

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What does my faith have to do with how I drive? Rubel Shelly reminds us that our character and our faith are reflected as much by how we drive as how we go to church.

Why does Jesus' ministry begin with John? Phil Ware continues his series on The Story and reminds us that we can all be John the Baptist, the baptizer, to people around us.

As God-followers, we can do better than just good enough. Mediocrity is so commonplace we've come to accept it as normal. But as Christians we're called to a higher standard of excellence.

What will they say when it's time to put you away? The way we live will determine how people remember us when we are gone.

Is there such a thing as this? Rubel Shelly reminds us that there is really no such thing as the Christian vote, but a reality that politics often uses religion and religion gets used in politics, but the kingdom of God comes in different ways.

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Called. Sometimes, I think we use that word as an excuse to not do scary things. Jordan Harrell reminds us that there are some things we are all called to do because that is what Jesus wants from us.

The call to be holy is not a call to be self-righteous, but to humbly approach God, live holy lives, and love sinners as Jesus did! Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead through worship in song, the Lord's Supper, a powerful message from God's word, and a blessing to enable us to worship from home or with family and friends in a meaningful way.

What does freedom mean? A collection of Scriptures for July 4, Independence Day.

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"Dear Disciple, Life sometimes is not fair. If you have any doubts about that, just remember what you celebrate when you take part in Communion. My..."