Journal
Exhortations, meditations, and encouragement from and for Cities Church
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The Battle to See
Iraqi war veteran talks about the sense of purpose and the battle among us that we must fight to see.
Introducing The Foyer
The Foyer is a new Wednesday gathering this fall that teaches through the mission and vision of Cities Church.
In the Pit
The gospel of grace is the only thing that gives true and lasting hope that can never be taken from you, even when it seems like it’s been ripped from your fingers.
Real with Who We Are
Apart from Jesus, we are a collection profoundly weak, sad, and pathetic people. This is the grim reality of our plight. But there’s more.
Imperturbable in the Face of Goodness
Our fearlessness — our not being afraid, not being frightened — communicates truth about God.
Our Hate-Love Relationship with Confession
This hate-love relationship with confession is why we do it every week.
How We Rationalize Sin
God designed us to be seekers of good. Sin distorts and corrupts this seeking, but it does not obliterate it altogether.
Guilt, Accusation, and Outrage
Guilt is incredibly powerful, and it can work itself out in funny ways.
Who Are the Sexual Pharisees?
Joe Rigney unpacks the new category of the “sexual pharisee,” and explains why it’s important for our mission.
Designed for Joy
We believe that what the Bible teaches about men and women is that we are equal in value and distinct in role.
Where Is the True Compassion?
Planned Parenthood disguises oppression as compassion, seizes upon vulnerable women. What will we do?
Everyone Is Religious
Every single person on this planet is religious, whether you want to be or not.