Category Archives: unity

Bringing Down The Walls

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Tim Archer

The Lord’s Supper is a perfect coming-together time for the church. Yesterday, I talked about some thoughts I’ll be sharing on how Jesus tears down walls. These thoughts will be delivered as communion thoughts, which is highly appropriate. Christians around … Continue reading →

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Tearing Down the Walls

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Tim Archer

This Sunday, I get to share some thoughts about Ephesians 2:11–22. It’s a passage with powerful imagery about Jesus tearing down the wall between Jews and Gentiles. It’s hard for us to imagine today what that meant for them. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Us and Them in the church

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Tim Archer

I wanted to continue the discussion about “us” and “them” in the church. I think one of the greatest challenges that Christians continually face is this question of groups/factions/cliques/parties within the church. On the one hand, let’s accept the fact … Continue reading →

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Can we support those with whom we don’t agree?

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Tim Archer

Goshen College has been in the news a lot this year. This small school in Indiana was founded by believers steeped in the Anabaptist tradition, specifically Amish and Mennonites. In keeping with their beliefs in peacemaking, Goshen College did not … Continue reading →

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Unity for Christ’s sake

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Tim Archer

Once again, the comments section on this blog is proving to be the most enlightening part. If you haven’t had a chance to do so, read over the comments from Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s posts. Lots of good, insightful discussion. I’ve … Continue reading →

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