Long-View Living Ministries
with Damon J. Gray
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In Christ Study
Decades ago, I began noticing the repeated phrase “in Christ” in scripture. Each time, I noted the scripture reference and wrote a brief description of what it means to be in Christ based on that verse or passage.
Bible Study Basics
Too many choose not to read or study their Bible because they are frustrated from prior efforts and have become intimidated. Don't! You CAN read and understand your Bible
Women Be Silent?
Did the apostle Paul teach the church at Corinth that women need to be silent while in church and that it is shameful for their voices to be heard?
Download the FREE comprehensive examination of what Paul said in 1 Corinthians 13:34-38
Jesus' Miracles
We have thirty-seven miracles of Jesus (or as John calls them, "signs") recorded in the four gospels prior to the death and resurrection of Jesus. See them in parallel in this list/grid, laid out for easy study and comparison.
Divorce, Jesus & Paul
If you have suffered a divorce as a Christ-follower and feel marked by the church with a "Scarlet D," please get some peace with your situation.
Download this free study, "No Scarlet D - What Jesus and Paul really said about divorce."
Deep Dive on Baptism
Baptism has, oddly enough, become a controversial topic among many believers. Here is a deep-dive study on the topic of Christian baptism.
Long-view Living in a Short-view World
Everything we do as Christ follows must be done with eternity in view. From that broad baseline, Damon will begin prayerful study and preparation of a presentation designed specifically to help achieve your goals for the event.
See if Damon can speak at your next event today!
Recent Articles
Putting Jesus on Trial (Part 2)
Facing a New Problem Last week (here), we looked at the sham trial put on by the Sanhedrin as they reached their boiling point with…
Read MorePutting Jesus on Trial
Trial Lawyers I have lost count of the number of times I’ve been notified that I’m in the pool for jury duty. Yes, it’s an…
Read MoreDeceiving and Being Deceived (Part 2)
Last week, we took an introductory look at deception, both as the deceiver and as the deceived. This week we continue that study, beginning with…
Read MoreDeceiving and Being Deceived (Part 1)
I write frequently about deception, being deceived, and biblical warnings against it.1 Deception is so nefarious because, by definition, we don’t know when it has happened…
Read MoreDelighted by Charisma
When you hear the word “charisma,” what comes to mind? I suspect for most people, it evokes images of exuberance, enchantment, or magnetism. As a politician,…
Read MoreWe Speak Truth
The news, to a degree, and social media, in particular, has been lit over what took place Sunday Morning at Cities Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota. If…
Read MoreCome Out. Be Separate
In last Monday evening’s small group Bible study our discussion veered off into a spirited dialog regarding the sad state of the church today, specifically,…
Read MorePerception is [NOT] Reality
Chances are you have heard the sophism “Perception is reality.” Such foolish pseudo-axioms sound profound when they are spoken, but even the simplest examination of…
Read MoreParents Who Discipline
Parenting When I learned that my first child was on the way, it occurred to me how woefully unprepared I was to guide my forthcoming…
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