Lessons in Leadership Part 1: Who is in Charge of Your Church?
All of us who occupy a pastoral leadership position in a church, will at some point in time be faced with a very critical question:…
Funky Feet and Fixed Focus: Lessons and Warnings on LOVE
“Forgive me for being so ordinary while claiming to know so extraordinary a God.” —Jim Elliot (1927-1956), martyred for sharing the love of Christ. In…
“Rock of Ages:” Three Aspects of Salvation
Nothing in my hand I bring,simply to the cross I cling;naked, come to thee for dress;helpless, look to thee for grace;foul, I to the fountain…
Jesus Brings (More) Life
While all God’s Word is inspired and profitable ( 2 Timothy 3:16), most Christians have favorite passages. Sometimes we talk about our “life verse” by…
Christmas and the Incarnation of Christ
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us…” (John 1:14). Christmas is a celebration of God in His humanity. Our faith is unique among…
How Does a Believer Follow Jesus?
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from…
Understanding the Difference Between Abiding & Abounding
I don’t know how I did it. How did I somehow change the word “abound” into “abide?” Allow me to revel in either God’s ability…
Seven Moments That Demonstrate Global Missions Matter
When an individual Christian or the key leaders and members of a local church come to understand the bigger picture of God’s plan for humanity…
Evidence for the Resurrection: The Nature of Christ’s Resurrected Physical Body
In this final part of this series, we will discuss the nature and significance of Christ’s resurrected body. Specifically, answering the crucial questions that mark…
Where Love is Infinite & Need is Fulfilled
The story of the woman with the issue of blood in Mark 5:21-34 has always been one that has stuck out to me in the…