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Who Are You?
The goal of the TV series CSI is to find out what happened at the crime scene. Jesus will visit our personal crime scene, and by his blood, and the power of his resurrection, give us new life.
Agreeing to Disagree Agreeably – Jim Fowler
Oh, the disastrous and diabolic examples of animosity and even outright murder among those who were unable to agree to disagree agreeably. That this should occur among those who claim to be identified with Christ is most mis-representative and abominable. Disagreement is inevitable in the myriad of opinions held by mankind. Agreeing to disagree may be a magnanimous gesture of avoidance of conflict. But agreeing to disagree agreeably with continuing respect and love of persons in whom Christ dwells is a supernatural action of God’s grace wherein the unity of Christ...
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"Who Are You?"
The goal of the TV series CSI is to find out what happened at the crime scene. Jesus will visit our personal crime scene, and by his blood, and the power of his resurrection, give us new life.
https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/RCWR049.mp3
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Q&R with Brad Jersak: “Condemnation in Mark 16?”
“God our Father, we find it difficult to come to you, because our knowledge of you is imperfect. In our ignorance of you, we have imagined you to be our enemy; we have wrongly thought that you take pleasure in punishing our sins; and we have foolishly conceived you to be a tyrant over human life. But since Jesus came among us, he has shown that you are loving, that you are on our side against all that stunts life, and that our resentments against you are groundless.” —Augustine of Hippo
Question: "How do we read 'condemnation' in Mark 16:16 as other than ...
Reflections Along the Jesus Way
June 3, 2025 - Quote for the Day:
“Do you think Joshua and Caleb didn’t see the same giants and giant obstacles as the ten cynics who were LOOKING BACK? Though all twelve of the advance military ‘operatives’ saw exactly the same things as they explored and ‘spied out’ the land, Joshua and Caleb saw a glass half full while the ten merchants of doom and gloom described the glass as half empty. Joshua and Caleb saw the same difficulties, but they insisted on LOOKING FORWARD.”
Originally published in:
Letters to My Friend...
Gone Fishing
We invite you to go fishing with Jonah, Moby Dick, The Old Man and the Sea and Jesus' disciples on the Sea of Galilee.
Help Is On the Way
Today's sermon is for those who find themselves lost in a spiritual desert, baked by the blazing sun, desperately trying to find some shade, and above all, some life-giving water. The good news is that there is no “God-forsaken” place in which we may find ourselves where God is not present. Help is on the way!
To the Exiles Who Still Love Jesus by Eunike Jonathan
An Open Letter to Those Cast Out by Religion but Still Drawn to the Heart of Christ:
To those who once led with sincerity. To those who shepherded others with conviction, taught truth with reverence, and prayed faithfully through doubt. You built the table, tended the flock—and when you dared to ask new questions or acknowledge the ache, you found yourselves quietly pushed to the margins.
My name is Eunike. I write not from the outside but from the inside-out—as one who once upheld what I now critique. I’ve known both complicity and exile. I watched my ...
What’s So Bad About Religion? – by Greg Albrecht
Some of our readers and listeners can't bring themselves to believe that religion is as bad as we say it is. They say things like, "you spend too much time talking about the negative things and too little about the good things." One person said, "What's so bad about religion? If you had more grace you wouldn't harp on religion so much."
If you have ever visited a prison, you walk away realizing it's a horrible thing to be incarcerated. When you are locked up, you are a slave, you have no freedom. If you know anything about institutional...
CWR Video – Irenaeus and Scripture
In this CWR Video, Brad discusses how to rightly handle Scripture, as taught by an early Church father.
https://vimeo.com/1018409274
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Reflections Along the Jesus Way
May 31, 2025 - Quote for the Day:
“I was recently reading a brief essay by an unknown author – let me share some of it with you:
Religion enslaves; Christ liberates!
Religion condemns; Christ pardons!
Religion brings pain, heartache and tears; Christ heals and wipes the tears away.
Religion searches for meaning in life; Christ, who is our life, is the ...
Happy Father’s Day! – Ed Dunn
This Month at PTM - June 2025:
Watch a short video and the message on "Happy Father's Day" by Ed Dunn as he updates us on the latest from Christianity Without the Religion and Plain Truth Ministries.
https://vimeo.com/1086516288
The Man in the Middle
Greg’s sermon focuses on Jesus as our man in the middle, in the middle of our lives and trials, reconciling us to God.
Spiritual Sight – by Ed Dunn
Friend and Partner Letter from June 2025:
For we live by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7). Many of you have graciously asked me through your cards, letters, emails and phone calls about my eyesight condition and how I am doing here at PTM. I always appreciate the question, and your deep care behind the question, and so, I would like to take some time to give you an update.
You may recall, I have written previously of my eyesight condition in Plain Truth magazine articles and columns, and also on our website, www.ptm.org, through various blog posts. I ...
Reflections Along the Jesus Way
May 29, 2025 - Quote for the Day:
“The Bible, some say, is the Word of God. That is a false supposition, according to the Bible. Jesus is the Word of God (John 1:1-14). Jesus is the Word of God. He alone occupies the throne of authority. He does not share that throne with a book.
Bible publishers have long titled the Bible as ‘holy.’ God alone is holy. God alone is infallible and inerrant. Humans are created, mortal and less than perfect – all that we touch and produce falls short of perfection and ...
God Is Faithful
Given enough time, human beings will eventually let you down. But God can always be relied upon. God always comes through.
Child-like Belief
Spiritual re-birth from God renders us child-like again. What can we learn about faith from the trusting, open attitude of a child?
CWR Video – Is God Angry When We Sin? – by Steve McVey
Short video by Steve McVey about God and sin.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/115937708
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What Does ‘We are Not Under the Law but Under Grace’ Really Mean? by Greg Albrecht
Many professing and church-going Christians fail to realize what "we are not under the law but under grace" means. Most agree that it's God's grace and not anything we can do that will make us right with God. Most realize and accept that Christians don't follow the rites and rituals of the Old Testament but they are often confused about the Ten Commandments. They believe that the Ten Commandments (except seventh-day Sabbath-keeping) are valid and required norms of behavior.
Here's the Christ-centered perspective we need. When Jesus died on his cross, he completed ...
Reflections Along the Jesus Way
May 27, 2025 - Quote for the Day:
“The message of the gospel is that slaves of human lust need the one true God. We need his forgiveness and his rescue. We need a new life, so that we may leave the old habits and addictions behind. Unfortunately, some who are looking for a way out of their empty lives of addiction and pain find a religion that uses the name of Jesus, counterfeits his teachings, offering a different gospel that sounds good, seems reasonable and rational… feeling good is not the basis of Christianity. Seeming right is not ...
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