One does not have to go very deep into our society to be exposed to hate speech. And it is manifested and permeates throughout our world today. It is an epidemic. It is repulsive. It is personal. It is institutional. It is cultural.

This is an ugly time. But it doesn’t start at the tongue.

Take a Deeper Dive with Paul Ciotta and consider Matthew 15:17-19 and more scripture to learn a Biblical view of how to respond to our culture.  #hatespeech #BiblicalWorldView

The idols of today are no different than the ones in Ancient Greece, all driven by pride, ego and self.  Join Paul Ciotta as he considers the Apostle Paul's teaching in Acts 17 for today's Deeper Dive.

The traditional phrase comes from the Book of Common Prayer, which is a collection of liturgical texts used in Anglican churches and other Protestant denominations. But its origins come from the Garden of Eden: Marriage is a covenant between a man and a woman – a lifetime promise between the couple and God. It goes deeper than the physical and emotional bond – it is a spiritual connection. Marriage is a picture of Christ’s relationship with his church. The apostle Paul outlines the exclusivity of marriage in Ephesians 5:22-33.  Join Paul Ciotta on this topic as he dives into Scripture for a deeper understanding of the exclusivity of marriage.  www.cwp-now.com

You might not recognize the name Jerome Horowitz. But if you ever watched the classic Three Stooges shorts, you would know Curly Howard. There is a hidden pain and hurt within the jovial jokester.  So we seek ways to cope. We might be encouraged to find a "coping mechanism" to manage stressful circumstances. But, managing our stress doesn't eliminate the stress. The Lord God is our solution - he is total and complete. No need to manage. But it takes courage to give it over to him. And faith.  #Threestooges #copingmechanism #stressmanagement #rest

In our sex-saturated culture, it's time we step back and look at what the Bible has to say about sex.  Here is wisdom for the Word of God through Paul Ciotta of Communicating with Purpose Ministries.  

Encouragement is more than motivation, or flattery, or patronizing. It’s about sharing God’s truth to another, offering hope through the Word of God and helping others to follow Jesus toward understanding the Lord’s will for a person’s life on this side of eternity.  #wafflefries #EncourageOneanother #Encouragement #

Take a Deeper Dive with Paul Ciotta into Romans 8:28.

September is National Recovery Month. The intent is to raise awareness of substance abuse and celebrate those who continue to achieve success in their efforts. It is co-sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Faces & Voices of Recovery, a national non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for recovery from addiction and mental health challenges. 

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