Are Church Members Scenery, Machinery or PEOPLE?
A number of years ago, an anthropologist from Poland, Alicja Iwanska, conducted a study among farmers in the Northwest section of the United States. One…
Now Let Me Burn Out For God: The Life of Henry Martyn
“Now let me burn out for God.” This was the impassioned prayer of a young Cornishman named Henry Martyn (1781-1812), missionary to India and Persia,…
Mary Magdelene’s Perspective on Christ’s Resurrection
A historical fiction: The agony of the moment was of the severest variety. I was in such torment. I’d been tormented by demons before, but…
Seven Ways to Become a Person of God
“And the woman said to Elijah, ‘Now I know that you are a man of God, and that the word of the LORD in your…
Psalm 134: Making the Choice to Rejoice
“Every journey changes you in some way.” – Anon “Blessed is the man whose strength is in You. Whose heart is set on pilgrimage…” (Psalm…
C.H. Spurgeon’s Seven Tips for Reading the Bible
Most believers understand reading the Bible each day would be a great benefit to their walk with the Lord, and yet only a small portion…
How Firm a Foundation: The Life of Adoniram Judson
“God is to me the great Unknown. I believe in Him, but I find Him not.” This is not something you would expect a strong…
The Early Church: Trial by Fire
When Jesus ascended into heaven after His resurrection, He told His disciples, “You shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and…
How Did I Become Spiritually Paralyzed?
I do suppose, and I pray my deduction is accurate, that you and I desire to live within the beautiful refreshment received through our personal…
The Power of God’s Word
James 1:21-25 teaches one of the most important goals of spending time in God’s Word—we should seek to be changed by it. This passage compares…