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The Essentials We Must Stand On (And Why They Matter for Your Faith)

Every church has preferences, traditions, and opinions—but underneath all of that, there are essentials. These are not “agree to disagree” topics. These are not flavors, styles, or secondary doctrines. These are the non-negotiables. As Pastor Nick put it: “Essentials are not things we unite over — they’re things we unite under.” Here’s a concise breakdown of what makes an essential,…

Blessed Authority: Why God’s Rules Actually Set You Free

Luke 4 gives us a simple but life-changing scene: “They were astonished at his teaching because his message had authority.” (Luke 4:32) Jesus didn’t sound like everyone else. He didn’t hedge, guess, or speculate. He spoke with authority—and it blew people’s minds. For many of us, “authority” doesn’t feel like good news. We naturally push back on rules, boundaries, and…