Wrestling Not Against Flesh and Blood by Tom Frazier Many today can be characterized by Jesus’ words: “You strain out a gnat and swallow a camel.” We rage against politics while ignoring pride. We demand morality from unbelievers but excuse our own selfishness. We see the speck in the world’s eye and miss the log…
Lights in the Darkness — Not Reformers of Babylon by Tom Frazier When you come to the world’s negotiating table to plead your case for Christian morals, know that you have already compromised. You have already admitted that their way of operating is legitimate and you have already denied the power of the gospel. We…
Bringing Change Without Becoming the World by Tom Frazier Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. Even this must be done with a tear in our eye and humility in our heart. But when done this way, it will have power. We are not here to pass laws or…
A Call to Spiritual Activism by Tom Frazier Walk in the deeds “which God has before ordained that we should walk in.” Deeds like:– showing hospitality to those who can’t repay– being forgiving to all, showing kindness to all– being peacemakers to fragmented relationships– not becoming entangled in the world’s affairs– seeking the Kingdom of…
Salt and Light in a Rotten World by Tom Frazier We are “of God,” no longer of this world, and we are still here only because He has chosen to leave us here — to remain in the enemy’s domain. But for what purpose? Certainly not to renovate it. Certainly not to offer cosmetic adjustments….
My Kingdom Is Not of This World by Tom Frazier “Jesus said, ‘My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight . . . but my kingdom is not from here.’ ” John 18 THE KINGDOM QUESTIONDo you long for a stronger economy? . ….
by Jon Zens Everywhere you turn there is a goal, a purpose that is set before believers time after time, after time. It is stated in many ways, but it goes something like this – “The church’s duty is to transform culture” – “The church is at fault for the culture being so bad” –…
Foreword by Rick Simoni In a time when many voices clamor for Christian engagement with the political, social, and cultural tides of our age, this article by Tom Frazier offers a piercing reminder of our true calling. The Church in the World is not a manifesto of withdrawal, nor is it a rallying cry to…
By Tom Frazier A sobering seven-part call to live in the world without becoming of it. What is the Church’s true calling in a world filled with decay, distraction, and delusion? Is it to reform the systems of man — or to reveal the Kingdom of God through holy lives, prayer, and suffering love? In…
“The Cross Before the Crown” is not just a poetic phrase — it is the divine pattern etched throughout Scripture. From Genesis to Revelation, those who are called to reign must first learn to suffer, to submit, to be humbled under the mighty hand of God. This series traces the path of the overcomer —…