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Psalm 147 Devotional - How Big Is God?

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/682547/open_sms] “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names. Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure.” Psalm 147:3-5  How big is God? How big can you imagine God being? Does your understanding of God’s bigness influence your belief about him? I’d argue yes.  Instagram: @avenuewaco Facebook: Avenue College Ministry If you're in Waco, TX, come say hi! 10:15 a.m. every Sunday at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church.

What is a Baptist?

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/682547/open_sms] Today, we're diving into the rich history of the Baptist denomination, tracing its roots from England to America. So, if you're a theology enthusiast or just curious about the Baptist tradition, stick around for this journey through the Baptist history. A helpful video to explain a bit about the origins of the Baptist Denomination can be found here [https://youtu.be/oqv8KMsNqZE?si=9Ccu903_mxeDA4CT]. Instagram: @avenuewaco Facebook: Avenue College Ministry If you're in Waco, TX, come say hi! 10:15 a.m. every Sunday at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church.

5 Practical Ways to Memorize Scripture

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/682547/open_sms] Scripture Memorization is arguably one of the most underrated Christian spiritual disciplines. We get set on it for a season, and then it drops out. It could be because we changed schedules or we didn't know how. Listen as we explore 5 Practical Ways to Memorize Scripture! Here [https://dailykairos.com/blogs/faith/5-practical-ways-to-memorize-more-scripture?utm_source=180+day+engaged&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=8.15.23+-+August+Theme%3A+Memorization+%7C+3.+5+Tips+on+Memorizing+%2801H7WRE955823P4GK2578QXSK5%29&triplesource=klaviyo&_kx=q3cX0aNBqMLNMzl-CIVDhvQBjs4e8Z2lbnZ5qIgQnWs%3D.XEUbM2] is the mentioned article at Daily Kairos. Our goal is to discover, reflect, and grow. Subscribe to The Avenue Podcast on your favorite platform, and join us as we explore the past, embrace the present, and envision the future in Jesus. See you next time! Instagram: @avenuewaco Facebook: Avenue College Ministry If you're in Waco, TX, come say hi! 10:15 a.m. every Sunday at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church.

Martin Luther’s 95 Thesis

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/682547/open_sms] Martin Luther's 95 Theses were a pivotal moment in church history. In 1517, Luther, a German monk and theologian, nailed these 95 statements to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church, intending to spark a scholarly debate within the Catholic Church. Before the 95 Theses, Martin Luther's life was one of spiritual exploration and dedication, but it was this pivotal moment in 1517 that catapulted him onto the world stage and changed the course of Christianity forever. What do you need to know? Give it a listen! Resources on Martin Luther: - Here I Stand - Roland Bainton - Luther - Eric Metaxes Works of Luther himself mentioned:  - Three Treatises - The Bondage of the Will - Table Talk - a collection of discussions recorded by Luther’s companions. https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/luthers-first-thesis-and-last-words [https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/luthers-first-thesis-and-last-words] Our goal is to discover, reflect, and grow. Subscribe to The Avenue Podcast on your favorite platform, and join us as we explore the past, embrace the present, and envision the future in Jesus. See you next time! Instagram: @avenuewaco Facebook: Avenue College Ministry If you're in Waco, TX, come say hi! 10:15 a.m. every Sunday at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church.

Book Review - Before You Lose Your Faith: Deconstructing Doubt in the Church

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/682547/open_sms] Our first-ever book review! Before You Lose Your Faith: Deconstructing Doubt in the Church. Before You Lose Your Faith argues that church should be the best place to deal with doubts. Featuring contributors such as Claude Atcho, Rachel Gilson, Jay Y. Kim, Brett McCracken, Karen Swallow Prior, Derek Rishmawy, and Jared C. Wilson, this book shows deconstructing need not end in unbelief. You can buy the book here [https://a.co/d/eETceXa]. Our goal is to discover, reflect, and grow. Subscribe to The Avenue Podcast on your favorite platform, and join us as we explore the past, embrace the present, and envision the future. Instagram: @avenuewaco Facebook: Avenue College Ministry If you're in Waco, TX, come say hi! 10:15 a.m. every Sunday at Columbus Avenue Baptist Church.