Teach Your Children to Praise – “You must teach
your children to praise. Just as you teach your child not to yell or to put
others first or to come quickly when called you must also teach them to praise.”
Friday, May 31, 2019
In Defence Of Deep Friendships
In Defence Of Deep Friendships – “We need a friend that shares more
than just a passing interest in a mutual hobby. We need a friend who we’ll talk
with even though we don’t need to ask them a favor. We need a friend who isn’t
someone we feel compelled to impress. We simply need a friend.”
Thursday, May 30, 2019
4 Reasons the Ascension Matters
4 Reasons the Ascension Matters – Today is Ascension Day. “It may be the most important doctrine you never think about.”
The Human on Heaven’s Throne: Why the Ascension of Christ Matters
The Human
on Heaven’s Throne: Why the Ascension of Christ Matters – “The
ascension of Jesus Christ is vital to us personally. We all have an eternal
stake in what happened as Jesus returned to his Father. In these brief
reflections, let’s consider five key implications of the ascension related to
our union and communion with Christ.”
4 Reasons Why Ascension Day Matters
4 Reasons Why Ascension Day Matters – “Here are
four reasons why the Ascension of Jesus Christ matters to our faith.”
The Bondage of Either/Or Spirituality
The Bondage
of Either/Or Spirituality – “Hell is the end of the road for the sin of
pride, which is the root sin, the sin of sins.”
Find True Hope for Your Marriage
Find True Hope for Your Marriage – “This
challenge will help you become more aware of your words and actions toward your
husband, apply the Truth to your everyday challenges, and give you a starting
place to make a difference in your marriage.”
Why Big Tech Struggles with Ethics
Why Big Tech Struggles with Ethics – “Christians
must not sit on the sidelines and let corporations or governments tell us what
is ethical. We must proactively engage these pressing issues with biblical
wisdom and moral insight.”
The Theological Legacy of Rachel Held Evans
The Theological Legacy of Rachel Held Evans – “Increasingly marginalized American
mainline denominations embraced a splintered reading of Scripture throughout
the last century without making any real mark on evangelicalism. Evans
popularized this confused reading, reaching many disenfranchised evangelicals
just at the moment when they hungered and thirsted for a more culturally
palatable Bible.”
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Longer Than
Longer Than –
“Through the years as the fire starts to
mellow, burning lines in the book of our lives. Though the binding cracks and
the pages start to yellow, I’ll be in love with you…” I enjoyed this article on marriage very much.
Filling The Void
Filling The
Void – “There seems to be something missing from me. I am willing to
bet most people have felt something similar. You might express it a little
different, but it is the same phenomenon. You feel incomplete.”
Pursue Integrity Relentlessly
Pursue Integrity Relentlessly – “That’s
what we need to call to mind whenever we are tempted to adapt our ethical
principles for convenience’ sake. It isn’t worth the high cost to our
reputation, our character, or our testimony.”
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
How Much Authority Does Satan Have in the World?
How
Much Authority Does Satan Have in the World? – “All
Satan’s power is by permission. He has no autonomy to do anything God does not
permit for infinitely wise purposes.”
The Night That Took My Wife: How Grief Imprisoned Us to Grace
The Night
That Took My Wife: How Grief Imprisoned Us to Grace – “Loss and
suffering, then, imprison us to the grace of God and teach us that apart from
him there is no lasting hope and peace.”
Having Fun Loving Your Spouse?
Having Fun Loving
Your Spouse? – “You
have to work through the hard stuff to get to the more enjoyable stuff.”
Approach Your Bible Desperately
Approach Your Bible Desperately – “Your soul
will wither and die without your Bible. Approach it desperately.”
A Mistake We Often Make When Reading the Bible
A Mistake
We Often Make When Reading the Bible – “We fall short when we look
only to an individual application of the Bible.”
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Give Up on the Church
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Give Up on the Church –
“Church has never been perfect and it never will be but we have the
responsibility to address our mistakes and continually reassess how we can grow
in the image of Christ on this side of heaven.”
Monday, May 27, 2019
43 Quotes About Prayer To Inspire Your Prayer Life
43 Quotes About Prayer To Inspire Your Prayer Life – “When I need inspiration to pray,
which is often, I regularly turn to quotes about prayer.”
Waiting When God Seems Silent
Waiting When God Seems Silent – “Just because we can’t hear God exulting doesn’t
mean He is not rejoicing over us with shouts of joy.”
Satan Will Sing You to Sleep
Satan
Will Sing You to Sleep
– “We can gauge our sleepiness by how the eternal states of non-Christians
around us shape the way we approach life.”
What Does the Bible Say About Baptism? Six Texts We Cannot Ignore
What Does
the Bible Say About Baptism? Six Texts We Cannot Ignore – “Whatever
your tradition, a good argument for the nature and application of Christian
baptism cannot ignore or minimize what the Bible actually says, including these
six important texts.”
The Difference between Shiite and Sunni Muslims and Why It Matters
The Difference between Shiite and Sunni Muslims and Why It Matters – Madeline Arthington gives an explanation of the
two major sects of Islam, what their similarities and differences are, and how
to share the gospel with Muslims in light of these facts.
Getting Older Involves a Lot of Dying
Getting Older Involves a Lot of Dying – “Obviously
physical mortality will be my final end, just as it has been for everyone else,
but I’m seeing there is lots more I’ll need to die to before that.”
Saturday, May 25, 2019
God is Not Optional
God is
Not Optional “We have come to think that God is a choice, that we can
take him or leave him as we think best. But the universe doesn’t work that way.
Everything was formed at the command of God and designed to function as he
determined, people included.”
When We Bump or Crash into Our Insufficiency
When We Bump or Crash into Our Insufficiency – “So,
forsaking self-reliance, we abandon ourselves to Jesus, and ask you to bring
resurrection power into the stories that weary us, discourage us, and/or anger
us.”
A Tree Between Two Mountains
A Tree Between Two Mountains – “We must not fall into the trap of
only seeing God on the mountain tops of life; falsely believing that if we soak
enough of Him in in those moments it will sustain us until the next peak. God
is in the valley also. God is in the dry and barren places.”
3 Comforts When You’re Reduced to Wordless Prayer
3 Comforts When You’re Reduced to Wordless Prayer
– “Christianity reveals a God whose understanding of his creatures extends even
to wordless prayers.”
Friday, May 24, 2019
Being a Special Nobody
Being a
Special Nobody – “David was anointed to sit on the throne. But he was
appointed to sit among sheep. He was destined for the palace. But he was stuck
in the field. He was called to greatness. But he was left in obscurity.”
My Only Living Book
My Only Living Book – “There are many books in
my library, both at home and church, but only one of them is alive.”
Exercise for More of God
Exercise
for More of God – “The
world tells us exercise is primarily a tool for our vanity and for living
longer. Here are five reasons to pursue a regular exercise plan — not related
to looking your best in your bathing suit.”
Waiting When God Seems Silent
Waiting When God Seems Silent – “The call to
wait on God is an invitation to trust and hope. It entails believing that one
day—even if today is not that day—He will make all things right.”
4 Truths for Grandparents to Embrace
4
Truths for Grandparents to Embrace – “We see four ways
childhood is a unique time to invest in the lives of our grandchildren.”
Who Owns Your Body?
Who
Owns Your Body? –
“Who owns your body? It’s a hot topic today, with actress Alyssa Milano calling
for a ‘sex strike’ till legislators agree that women own their own bodies. If
you’re a Christian, you know the answer: God owns your body.”
Hope Shrinking Our Fears
Hope Shrinking Our Fears – “Father, we enter
this Memorial Day weekend, grateful that hope is our secure anchor. No matter
the size of the waves, the strength of the wind, or what the Weather Channel
says about the forecast.”
The Secret to Meaning When Death Looms
The Secret
to Meaning When Death Looms – “Living our days in the shadow of the
cross, we remember that one day the sufferings of this life will roll back like
a scroll.”
Thursday, May 23, 2019
In the Presence of My Enemies
In the Presence of My Enemies - “This
psalm reminds us that no matter what our circumstances appear to be, the good
Shepherd is always caring for his sheep.”
A Better Mom Is a Broken Mom
A Better Mom Is a Broken Mom –
“Moms, everything within you will tell you that you need certain “gains” to get
through your day, to be a better parent for your children. The world will
tell you that brokenness means failure.”
Memorial Day Is a Big Deal, So Let’s Think About It Theologically
Memorial
Day Is a Big Deal, So Let’s Think About It Theologically –
“This post probably has something to make everyone unhappy. But here goes.”
The Incarnation as Revelation
The Incarnation
as Revelation – “No, it’s not Christmas time, but I think we should go
ahead and consider the incarnation of Christ anyway. Specifically, I want to
point out what the incarnation means for revelation.”
4 Reasons the Wilderness Is Not a Waste
4 Reasons the Wilderness Is Not a Waste –
“It’s not our destination, our home, and it’s not even a desired stop along the
way, but God has good plans for us in every place He leads us. Even in the
desert…”
6 Reasons to Avoid Divisive People
6
Reasons to Avoid Divisive People –
“Divisive people should be avoided because of the problems they cause.”
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
9 Things I Will Teach My Kids About God
9
Things I Will Teach My Kids About God – “There are a
lot of things about parenting you can’t really prepare for, which is what makes
the journey that much more fun. But while my wife and I still have many years
of parenting experiences, failures and victories ahead of us, there are a few
things I’ve already decided I will make sure to teach them about God.”
How to Avoid Accumulated Fatigue
How to
Avoid Accumulated Fatigue – “Accumulated fatigue signals the gradual
build-up of circumstantial stresses, mental challenges, and relational sorrows.
It doesn’t ride right up to you and bandit you. It embezzles you instead.”
Why Is It Better That Christ Went Away (John 16:7)?
Why
Is It Better That Christ Went Away (John 16:7)? – “The Spirit’s role is to reveal the glory of
Christ in the gospel, which cannot be done until Jesus is dead, buried, and
risen.”
To Be Found
To Be
Found – “I
know you don’t know where you are, Grandma, but Jesus knows where you are –
He’s found you.”
How to See Human-Trafficking Victims, Even in Your Church
How to See Human-Trafficking Victims, Even in Your
Church – Sadler defines human trafficking as “the exploitation of
vulnerability for commercial gain.” Human trafficking, he asserts, can happen
anywhere, “because there are vulnerable people everywhere”
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
What Does Spiritual Growth Actually Look Like?
What Does Spiritual Growth Actually Look Like? –
“So what does growth look like in the life of a Christian?”
Monday, May 20, 2019
Songs in the Night
Songs in the Night – What do we do when God
seems far away? Barry York surveys Psalm 42 to find hope and
encouragement for these dark times.
Exercise for More of God: Five Reasons to Train Your Body
Exercise for More of God: Five Reasons to Train Your Body –
Stacy Reaoch writes about the benefits of exercise, including serving others,
stewardship, and ultimately for joy.
The Kingdom of God in 8 Words
The Kingdom of God in 8 Words – “The number-one
thing Jesus talked about is the kingdom of God. It’s everywhere in the Gospels
and impossible to miss.”
Where Sex Trafficking Occurs in America
Where Sex Trafficking Occurs in America – “A recent report highlights the
cities and states within the U.S. in which human trafficking is most reported.”
Everyone is a Prayer Novice
Everyone
is a Prayer Novice – “With that in mind, take a deep
breath and relax. Let any pressure you feel about prayer or being spiritual
roll off of you.”
7 Threats From False Teachers
7
Threats From False Teachers – “False teachers and
abusive leaders need to maintain their power. Therefore, they use a series of
threats to keep people quiet and in line. Get out of line? You might hear one
of the seven statements listed below.”
Sunday, May 19, 2019
If We Could See Sunday from Heaven
If We
Could See Sunday from Heaven – “How does the awe-inspiring weekly
gathering of God’s chosen people devolve into a stoplight — an inconvenient
intrusion in the flow of our lives? Often, it’s because we’ve started
worshiping something else the rest of the week.”
For the Freshmen of Tomorrow: Six Guiding Lessons for Graduates
For the
Freshmen of Tomorrow: Six Guiding Lessons for Graduates – “As you die
to what has defined you and find your life in Christ, here are six other pieces
of counsel I regularly give to any freshman heading to college.”
The Whole Bible in 12 Verses
The Whole Bible in 12 Verses – “If you had to
summarize Scripture in 12 verses, which would you choose?”
7 Things to Do When You’ve Blown It (Again) with Your Kids
7 Things to Do When You’ve Blown It (Again) with Your
Kids – “Behind the glory of the gospel, going all the way back to the
first sin in Eden, is the God of a million second chances.”
Jesus’ Family Tree
Jesus’
Family Tree – “Genealogies are hardly spellbinding.
Perhaps, like me, you are tempted to skip them in your Bible reading. Yet
genealogies are a significant part of God’s infallible Scriptures.”
Thursday, May 16, 2019
How We Treat the Church is How We Treat Christ
How We Treat the Church is How We Treat Christ – “What does your love for the church
say about your love for Christ?”
Discipling a New Christian? 3 Reasons to Start With This Book of the Bible
Discipling a New Christian? 3 Reasons to Start With
This Book of the Bible – There are a lot of opinions on this topic.
Some say we should begin with John and others say Mark. This article says to
begin with Matthew. The key is to begin with the Bible.
5 Bedtime Prayers That Will Change Your Life
5
Bedtime Prayers That Will Change Your Life –
“Sleep and bedtime prayers before sleep present a unique opportunity for us to
connect with God.”
Will We Go When Wisdom Calls?
Will We
Go When Wisdom Calls? – “Wisdom calls us to forsake folly and follow
Jesus. And we find the power to do that by beholding the wisdom of the cross
where the Prince of glory died.”
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Maker of Heaven and Earth
Maker of
Heaven and Earth – “The most fundamental features of our
worldview are rooted in our doctrine of creation.”
Quality Time or Quantity Time with Your Kids
Quality Time or Quantity Time with Your Kids – “In summary—plan quantity times and look for
quality moments inside those times.”
How Do We Know If We Have The Spirit?
How Do We
Know If We Have The Spirit? – “When you look through Scripture, you
find several tests that can be administered to discover if you have the Spirit
or not, and, therefore, assurance of eternal life.”
Making the Prolife Case for Life, in 250 Words
Making the Prolife Case for Life, in 250 Words –
“By all means, preach a biblical view of human value. But students in local
churches also need to know how to make an essential pro-life argument and
convey it to non-Christians.”
Why Christianity Quit Growing in Korea
Why Christianity Quit Growing in Korea –“The reasons are complex, ranging from Western
secularization to materialism to high-profile corruption in the church.”
Were the First Christians Socialists?
Were the First Christians Socialists? – “Despite
the initial plausibility of a socialist reading of Acts, there are at least two
realities that make the sharing in the early church different from socialism
and especially communism.”
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Peace in the Mess of Life
Peace in
the Mess of Life – “The twenty-third psalm is often read at funerals to
give hope and comfort for mourners. However, the psalm has a powerful message
for life. It is a message that will center you on God’s care.”
The Feel-Good Gospel: How We Use God for Comfort
The Feel-Good
Gospel: How We Use God for Comfort – “The word of the cross is not
first given for present mental health but for the eternal salvation of the
soul. Emotional flourishing will be found in the shadow of the cross — a cross
which is not first and foremost about emotional flourishing.”
Jesus: The One Who Commands and the One Who Understands
Jesus: The
One Who Commands and the One Who Understands – “He is more than our
authority; Jesus is our friend.”
Monday, May 13, 2019
The Everyday Relevance of Eternal Life
The Everyday Relevance of Eternal Life -
“Matt McCullough writes that the good things in this life serve to point us to
the greater day of eternity. We ought to allow pain in this life to cause us to
look toward the glory of heaven.”
If Only We Were Desperate for Jesus
If Only We Were Desperate for Jesus – “How
desperate are you for Jesus? No really, how desperate are you? To what lengths
are you willing to go to be close to Him? What’s it worth to you? Your
reputation? Your job? Your sleep? Your time?”
101 Small Ways to Share the Gospel
101 Small Ways to Share the Gospel – “Remember, our goal in evangelism is
not to force the Gospel on people, but to simply tell them the Truth and help
them understand it if possible. God asks us to simply try, not coerce.”
Family Matters: Sharing Christ With Your Flesh And Blood
Family Matters: Sharing Christ With Your Flesh And Blood –
“Nearly every one of us has a family member that we can’t imagine will ever
believe the gospel. We can feel so weak.”
The Staggering Rise of the Church in Iran
The Staggering Rise of the Church in Iran – “As we near the fortieth anniversary
of the Islamic Revolution, however, we see that the prayers of many Christians
over the years have been answered, and the climate in Iran is vastly different.
The gospel has spread throughout the land in unprecedented fashion despite
increased persecution of Christian believers.”
Babies Are Not Tech
Babies Are Not Tech – “You might, reasonably,
ask what the differences between dial-up Internet and the iPhone have to do
with babies. But, increasingly, babies are thought of as themselves aspects of
technology. And that’s not good news.”
The Weakness and Predictability of Progressive or Liberal Theology
The Weakness and Predictability of Progressive or
Liberal Theology – “You know where progressive thinkers are going to
end up: exactly where those who don’t fear God always end up. The only
difference is that they try to make the case that God Today is also against God
Yesterday.”
Saturday, May 11, 2019
The Bullseye of Successful Motherhood
The Bullseye of Successful Motherhood – “God’s
Word exhorts us to aim for faithfulness in motherhood, in order to mirror God’s
faithfulness to us in Christ.”
The Prayers of a Faithful Daughter
The Prayers of a Faithful Daughter – “How often do you pray for your
mother? I posed this question to friends on social media recently and the
consensus was pretty overwhelming: not enough.”
Honor Your Father and Mother
Honor Your Father and Mother – “Devoutly honoring the superficiality
of appearance, we look with longing toward youth—and with loathing toward age
and maturity. We desperately don’t want to grow up and give up childish ways (1
Cor. 13:11b), so, rather than showing the aged honor, we despise them.”
Missions Experts Are Redefining ‘Unreached People Groups’
Missions Experts Are Redefining ‘Unreached People Groups’ – “The labels are not just a matter of
semantics; if too broad or too narrow, they fail to identify the people who are
most desperate for the gospel and won’t accurately capture the church’s
progress toward making disciples of all nations.”
Friday, May 10, 2019
Re-thinking Mother’s Day
Re-thinking Mother’s Day – “Thanks
for being a great mom! Thanks for doing the heavy lifting required to teach
your kids about Jesus and for parenting according to God’s plan, even when it’s
countercultural.”
Moms, You’ve Got One of the Best Jobs
Moms, You’ve Got One of the Best Jobs – “So
consider three ways the work of motherhood is rewarding.”
Aggravating People
Aggravating People
– “Here are four passages that will help you to be a blessing to aggravating
people.”
Ramadan Is a Time for Christians to Pray–For Their Muslim Neighbors
Ramadan
Is a Time for Christians to Pray–For Their Muslim Neighbors –
“Since so many people will be seeking a spiritual encounter in a more focused
way during the month of Ramadan, this is an incredible opportunity for us as
Christians to pray for a true encounter with God on behalf of our Muslim neighbors.”
A New Kind of Pharisee
A New
Kind of Pharisee – “Have
you seen them? There is a new kind of Pharisee today. Things like social
media have paved the way for them. And they are not rare or quiet. Here is
a partial profile of the new Pharisees.”
Persistent Myths about the New Testament (Video)
Persistent
Myths about the New Testament (Video) – “Don Carson and Michael Kruger discuss some of the
most common urban legends about the New Testament. Has the text of the New
Testament been radically corrupted? Were the real Gospels suppressed?”
Why Did Jesus Need to Be Baptized?
Why Did Jesus Need to Be Baptized? – “Baptism wasn’t just something Jesus
commanded his followers to do, but an experience he also underwent. As familiar
as we may be with the Gospel accounts, the fact that Jesus submitted himself to
baptism may still strike us as odd.”
The Big Business of Loneliness
The
Big Business of Loneliness
– “Coworking
spaces, friendship apps, and adult dorms are selling human connection.”
How Were People Saved in the Old Testament?
How
Were People Saved in the Old Testament? – “To answer this
question, it’s helpful to follow the Apostle Paul’s logic in Romans 4.”
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Saved by Grace But Entertained by Sin
Saved by Grace But Entertained by Sin – “As
I strive to navigate this media-saturated world with my eyes fixed on the prize
before me, these are the questions that are shaping my convictions.”
More than Mothers
More than
Mothers – “A better way to
celebrate our wives and moms is to remember how the Bible affirms women for who
they are, not what they do for us.”
Churchgoers Build Relationships, But Often Without Discipleship
Churchgoers Build Relationships, But Often Without
Discipleship – “Building relationships with other believers seems to
come naturally to Protestant churchgoers, however, for many, those
relationships are built apart from Bible study and spiritual growth.”
When Contentment Sneaks Up on You
When
Contentment Sneaks Up on You – “It takes a huge effort
to drag myself to my Bible, open it up, and allow God to reorient my heart. I
must preach to my own soul, as David did.”
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Four Reasons the Wilderness is Not a Waste
Four Reasons
the Wilderness is Not a Waste – “When we walk through spiritual
droughts, we’re tempted to believe this time is an unusable, accidental
derailment in our Christian journey.”
What are the Responsibilities of Church Membership?
What
are the Responsibilities of Church Membership? –“No
athlete joins a team hoping to sit on the sidelines every practice and game.
Church membership is far more important than participating in team sports. But
sadly, individualism, consumerism, easy-believism, and unbiblical church
polities have left many church members intentionally or unintentionally
sidelined.”
How Does a Biblical Understanding of “the Heart” Help Our Relationships?
How Does a Biblical Understanding of “the Heart” Help
Our Relationships? – “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it
flow the springs of life.”
True Repentance Is More Than Just Words
True Repentance Is More Than Just Words – “Repentance
is more than reciting well-rehearsed words while trying to minimize our losses.
Genuine repentance is vulnerable. It confesses not just as much as what has
been found out, but more.”
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
The Surprising Enemy of the Modern Church: Distraction
The Surprising Enemy of the Modern Church: Distraction
– “The rise of media saturation, targeting every moment of our lives, has
ushered in a new age of competition with the gospel for the human gaze.”
Twitter Is Not America
Twitter Is Not America –
“Twitter is not America. And few people who work outside the information
industries choose to spend their lives reading tweets, let alone writing them.”
How to Love Your Muslim Neighbor
How to Love Your Muslim Neighbor –
How is the Lord inviting you to share His heart for the Muslim world?
Understanding Social Pressure in Islam
Understanding Social Pressure in Islam – “Our Muslim friends’ religious
identity and behavior, their interest and occupations, as well as their personal
relationships and search for personal meaning are under constant scrutiny by
fellow Muslims. Social pressure promotes individual conformity to proper
Islamic behaviors. This is especially true as Muslims interact with a Christian
gospel presentation and show any consideration of leaving Islam.”
Monday, May 6, 2019
Do Your Children Know Your Testimony?
Do
Your Children Know Your Testimony? – “As they build their
knowledge about the family—what do they know about you? Do they know about your
job? Do they know you like baseball? Sure, but the question is, do they know
you’re a Christian?”
When Needing a Bit of Perspective, Encouragement, and Hope
When Needing a Bit of Perspective, Encouragement, and
Hope – “Praying through 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17.”
The Gospel is Offensive, But You Shouldn’t Be
The Gospel is Offensive, But You Shouldn’t Be – “We must stand behind the fact that
the gospel will offend. We must not cower in fear of being offensive.”
Surprised by Grief
Surprised by Grief – “Lament reminds
me that God is not absent in the troubles of my life. Without God’s presence
and the comforting promises found in the Bible, my grief would only end in
despair. In lament, I can admit my troubles with boldness by telling God these
circumstances are too much for me.”
Grab Hold of God: The Importance of Wrestling in Prayer
Grab Hold
of God: The Importance of Wrestling in Prayer – “When we wrestle, we
believe that our cries and prayers matter. We have hope that our situation will
change. We are fully engaged.”
Together Forever
Together Forever – “Life with God, which began
in the Garden of Eden, will be restored in another garden. This time a heavenly
one.”
7 Things Teens Need From Their Parents So They Won’t Abandon God
7
Things Teens Need From Their Parents So They Won’t Abandon God –
“When it comes to kids’ faith, parents get what they are.”
Saturday, May 4, 2019
Heart Attitudes and Prayer
Heart Attitudes
and Prayer – “Here are 3 core heart-attitudes to cultivate that will
help mold your heart to be God’s instrument for presenting Christ to your
children.”
The Hill We All Must Die On: Four Questions to Ask About Atonement
The Hill
We All Must Die On: Four Questions to Ask About Atonement – “There is
no greater news than this: Christ Jesus, as the divine Son incarnate, perfectly
meets our need before God by his obedient life and substitutionary death.”
The Gospel of Inclusion is Far Too Narrow
The Gospel of Inclusion is Far Too Narrow – “What put Christianity in the
crosshairs of Caesar and the Roman authorities was this explosive combination
of inclusivity and exclusivity—this little group of people who insisted on the
exclusive claim that Jesus is the only way, not the idols of Rome, and also
issued an inclusive call to everyone, regardless of ethnicity, to repent and
believe and become part of a new worldwide family.”
9 Things You Should Know About Global Persecution of Christians (2019 Edition)
9 Things You Should Know About Global Persecution of
Christians (2019 Edition) – “Here are nine things you should know about
the persecution being faced by our brothers and sisters in Christ around the
globe.”
The Posture of Prayer: A Look at How Muslims Pray
The Posture of Prayer: A Look at How Muslims Pray – “Believers
in Jesus Christ are already forgiven because of Christ’s work on the cross.
Prayer is not a compulsory act of prescribed worship. Christian prayer is an
expression of a confident, intimate relationship with God.”
Friday, May 3, 2019
The Liberating Truth of Romans 6
The Liberating Truth of Romans 6 – “Many Christians live defeated spiritual lives. They
may not want to live this way, but they have not been able to overcome issues
in their lives that impede their spiritual growth.”
4 Popular Lies About Singleness
4 Popular Lies About Singleness – “While this
list isn’t exhaustive, here are four major lies that contribute to an
unbalanced theology of singleness.”
Four Creative Ways to be Generous
Four Creative
Ways to be Generous – “May our hearts overflow with humble, creative
generosity because God in Christ has first been generous to us.”
Understanding Our True Citizenship
Understanding Our
True Citizenship – “In addition to individual elements of conversion,
we’re also made part of a kingdom and joined to a people that will endure
beyond any nation or government.”
Those Who Suffer Are My Teachers
Those Who Suffer Are My Teachers – “Living as an American in a
developing country has forced me to wrestle hard with what I believe. Am I
believing an American gospel? Or the actual gospel?”
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Where is God?
Where is
God? – “Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For
the battle is not yours, but God’s.”
TWO ADAMS – Which One Are You “In”?
TWO ADAMS – Which One Are You “In”? – “There
are two spiritual families: the family of Adam, and the family of God. Which
one are you “in”? The answer to this question will determine your eternal
destiny.”
U.S. Remains an Outlier on Prayer
U.S. Remains an Outlier on Prayer – “Americans
say they pray every day, which makes the U.S. unique among wealthier countries.”
The Funeral As We Know It Is Becoming a Relic
The Funeral As We Know It Is Becoming a Relic – “Religious
burial requirements are less a consideration in a country where only 36 percent
of Americans say they regularly attend religious services, nearly a third never
or rarely attend, and almost a quarter identify as agnostic or atheist,
according to the Pew Research Center.”
The World is Passing Away
The World
is Passing Away – “The world can’t and won’t fulfill you, nor can it
provide ultimate salvation. It's just passing away.”
Five Ways to Help Protect Your Kids from Sexual Abuse
Five Ways to Help Protect Your Kids from Sexual Abuse –
“It is always the right time to be educating children on concrete,
age-appropriate safety skills.”
8 Reminders for Leading People Through Difficult Prayers
8 Reminders for Leading People Through Difficult
Prayers – “Here are several ways to encourage people with whom you may
be at odds or who have wronged you.”
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Comfort Others
Comfort Others – “Not one ounce of your grief,
hurt, or loss will ever be wasted. God will redeem every teardrop.”
Start Asking God for More: Four Reasons We Pray Less
Start Asking
God for More: Four Reasons We Pray Less – “I don’t think there is a
single reason why prayer has slipped off our agendas, but there are several
significant factors which make it harder to pray today than in previous
generations.”
When Should A Child Be Baptized?
When Should
A Child Be Baptized? – “Here are some truths that a child must
understand to be saved so that they can then be baptized as a believer.”
What Biblical Command Do Americans Consider the Most Important?
What Biblical Command Do Americans Consider the Most
Important? – “When asked the greatest command, Jesus pointed to
admonitions to love God and love others. When American Bible users were asked,
they chose a different Old Testament passage.”
Let the Outrage Culture Help You Share the Good News
Let
the Outrage Culture Help You Share the Good News – “For all the fearsome aspects of the
outrage culture, there is one surprisingly redemptive thing about it that
Christians can use for good: It reveals biblical truth.”
You Believe the Prosperity Gospel
You
Believe the Prosperity Gospel – “Here are 4 ways
ordinary evangelicals like you and me sometimes fall prey to a kind of
prosperity gospel in our thinking.”
Five Ways the Bible and Economic Principles Are Connected
Five Ways the Bible and Economic Principles Are Connected – “God is interested in both the spiritual and
material aspects of his creation...”
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