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The Mother of Us All
Paul’s allegory (Galatians 4) of Sarah and Hagar is filled with extensive, far-reaching spiritual implications and illustrations of our relationship with God.
https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR327.mp3
A Mother’s Legacy
Join us as we give thanks for mothers and the critical role they play in the lives of their children.
One In Christ Jesus -Women and Mothers – by Greg Albrecht
There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.—(Galatians 3:28)
What exactly is a mother? What is her job description? What does a mother do? There's a story about a man who came home from a long day at work—when he drove into his driveway he saw his three children, still in their pajamas, covered from head to toe in mud, fighting and screaming.
He was just too exhausted to deal with it, so he walked right past his kids, through the front door, into a house that was in upheaval. Chaos reigned supreme....
Forgiveness Is a Journey
Mother's Day is a perfect time to focus on forgiveness! Forgiveness is a day by day journey with and in Christ. It's a life-long process, an attitude, a way of life we lead that is produced in and through us by our risen Lord.
For the Love of Dog – A Relationship of Trust Pt. 2 – Steve Orr
Time For the Boy to Become a Man;
It started with the attack of the devil — otherwise known as the angry she-bear.
I wanted to be mad as hell. But all she did was follow her wild instinct — to protect her own.
But why, God? Where were You? Why did you just look on and allow this to happen? I know I shouldn't feel this way — but I'm mad at you. Mad as a bear.
We were at the veterinarian’s clinic.
Luke was on the table — sadder than ever. Not just a dog. A friend. A brother. A hero.
The vet said there was nothing she could do to save him.
...
Reflections Along the Jesus Way
May 6, 2026 - Quote for the Day:
“After we are born, it doesn’t take us too many years to realize (especially given the wisdom we receive as the hormones rage through our teenage bodies!) that our parents are not perfect. As we mature and marry and become parents ourselves, we come to the humbling insight that we will not be perfect parents either. It’s about that stage of life when we begin to understand what the philosopher Kierkegaard had in mind when he said something like, ‘Life can only be understood backward, but it has to be lived forward.’
T...
You Are Loved!
While we may often think of biblical examples where the picture of a human father is used to explain God's love, maternal examples used in the Bible are equally important. Join us for Mother's Day as we place the spotlight on God's unconditional love for all humanity.
What Is The Essence of Forgiveness? – Brad Jersak
What is the essence of forgiveness? If I don't forgive, will I lose my salvation'?
The word 'forgive' literally means 'let go.' If someone has offended me or sinned against me in some way:
1. Forgiving is NOT saying, I'm okay – I might still be suffering.
2. Forgiving is NOT saying, you're okay – they might still need to change.
3. Forgiving is NOT saying, it's okay – the wrong was still wrong
4. Forgiving is NOT saying, we're okay – we might not yet have enough trust to reconcile
Forgiveness is letting go. What does that look ...
The Comfort of Christ — By Ed Dunn
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28).
The most important thing that ever happens is letting ourselves be loved and comforted by God. ‘Be still, and know that I am God.’ — Brennan Manning, The Relentless Tenderness of Jesus
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you (1 Peter 5:7).
One of Jesus’ most precious gifts to those who follow him is comfort. Yet the comfort Christ offers is often misunderstood. When we hear the word comfort, we may be tempted to think of ...
Forgiveness – The Rubber Hits the Road!
C.S. Lewis once observed that everyone thinks forgiveness is a good idea until they have someone to forgive. That's when the rubber hits the road.
Running Head-on Into Grief – Stuart Segall
I ran into an older man I'd known years ago. I saw sorrow in his face from a distance, and he had not yet seen me, so when I saw him coming, I almost hid due to my own pain and depletion, but I didn't. Life hasn’t been gentle with this guy. His marriage fell apart long ago, friendships faded, and outside of a modest relationship with his son, he doesn’t have many people left in his world.
When he saw me, something in him just broke open. He started sobbing, not the quiet kind, but the kind that comes from a heart that’s been carrying too much alone. He told ...
Reflections Along the Jesus Way
May 4, 2026 - Quote for the Day:
“Bad News Religion strikes back when grace is given. Religious legalism, by definition, is not gracious. There is no ritual, no deed, no church tradition, no human innovation, nor any ceremony that imparts grace. Grace comes from God and from God alone. Grace is a direct challenge to legalism’s authority. There is only one response that religion based on externalism can give – and only one response that externalism has ever given to grace – anger, hatred and animosity.”
Originally published in:
Bad News ...
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"Forgiveness - The Rubber Hits the Road!"
Join us as Greg explores the topic of forgiveness.
https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR421.mp3
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Is the nation of Israel today the fulfillment of biblical prophecy? – Greg Albrecht
Question:
Was it a fulfillment of prophecy when Israel became a nation in 1948?
It seems to me that the religion many adhere to within Christendom (you call it "Christ-less" and I am beginning to agree with you! ) turns them into political advocates for unconditional support of Israel, including warfare and bloodshed, as if Jesus who taught us to love our enemies would urge his followers to be involved in such a way.
It seems to me that many preachers on television and many more conservative political commentators believe Israel is a ...
CWR Video: Churches Talk So Much About Sin — Why?
In this CWR Video, Brad and Ed discuss the topic of sin.
https://vimeo.com/1182705643
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Reflections Along the Jesus Way
May 2, 2026 - Quote for the Day:
“How God saves us, or when he does, is not completely revealed to us in the pages of the Bible…God does not consign people to hell because imperfect Christians do a poor job of telling others about him… God must have other ways of saving humans other than our efforts! I mean, take a look at our efforts!...
How many people does God reach in the last few days or hours of their lives? We don’t know.
Does God always use another human being to reach those who are ‘cramming for finals?’ No. God might use us, but ...
He Must Become Greater, I Must Become Less
Join us as we consider the remarkable, gracious, Christ-centered words of John the Baptist, as he said that Jesus must become greater while his own ministry must lessen.
Special Message The Comfort of Christ – Ed Dunn
This Month at PTM - May 2026:
Watch a short video and the message on "Comfort of Christ" by Ed Dunn as he updates us on the latest from Christianity Without the Religion and Plain Truth Ministries.
Reckless Love
Everyone knows that dying on a cross is unsafe, but that's exactly what Jesus did. The cross of Christ is the perfect illustration and demonstration of God's reckless love.
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