How to Stop Worrying So Much – The art of casting all your cares on God.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Partnering with People in Their Pain
Partnering with People in Their Pain – We share our struggles to God’s glory.
When Wasting Your Life Is Worship
When Wasting Your Life Is Worship – Jon Bloom reflects on Mary’s extravagant love.
What Was Jesus Praying in the Garden?
What Was Jesus Praying in the Garden? – Nicholas Batzig shares a great insight into Jesus’
prayer of “if possible, let this cup pass from me.”
7 Benefits Of Going Through Hard Times
7 Benefits Of Going Through Hard Times - Hard times will come. Don't miss the growth opportunities they bring.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Nine Things You Should Know About John Calvin
Nine Things You Should Know About John Calvin - Yesterday marked the 450th anniversary of
the death of John Calvin. Here are nine things you should know about the French
theologian and Reformer.
A Prayer for Welcoming the “Gift of Affliction”
A Prayer for Welcoming the “Gift of Affliction” – This may be the hardest prayer Scotty
Smith has offering up as an example.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Author Debunks Myths About Divorce Rates
Author Debunks Myths About Divorce Rates – The good news may surprise you.
Monday, May 26, 2014
Five Benefits of Corporate Worship
Five Benefits of Corporate Worship - Worshiping Jesus together may be the single most
important thing we do.
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Five Ways to Bless Your Workplace
Five Ways to Bless Your Workplace - So how do we represent Jesus well in the workplace? Here are a five ways to grace your workplace.
5 Things that Killing Sin is NOT
5 Things that Killing Sin is NOT - Sometimes referred to as "mortification of sin", what does it mean?
The Great (American) Commission
The Great (American) Commission – “When it comes to The Great Commission, I’m afraid that for
too long, many of us here in America believe (or at least behave) as if we are
at the center of the missions universe. Whether spoken or unspoken, the
attitude is that our heritage, resources, seminaries, organizations, and
obedience are critical to the breadth and depth of gospel work throughout the
world.”
The Hardest Place on Earth to be a Christian
The Hardest Place on Earth to be a Christian – “While there are many terrible places on earth to be a
Christian (Sudan, North Korea, Afghanistan, Bhutan, etc.), Pakistan is arguably
the worst. Other nations persecute believers, but in Pakistan the entire
country has spent generations forming a world view that values the torturing of
those that claim the name of Christ.”
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
7 Misconceptions About Christianity
7 Misconceptions About Christianity - Dispelling some common myths
about what it means to be a Christian.
Praying for our Friends
Praying for our Friends – Far be it from any believer to sin
against God by failing to pray for friends.
The Old Testament in 10 Minutes + The New Testament in 10 Minutes
The Old Testament in 10 Minutes + The New Testament in 10
Minutes—A helpful look at the Bible—give it 10 minutes.
The Least Popular Book
The Least Popular Book - Apparently Obadiah is the
least popular book in the Bible. David Murray gives you 6 motives to give it
a study.
8 Ways to Comfort the Suffering
8 Ways to Comfort the Suffering - When we need to engage it's important that we do it well.
Monday, May 19, 2014
10 Things I’ve Learned From Difficult People
10 Things I’ve Learned From Difficult People – Lessons
from critics, troublemakers and the generally hard to deal with.
3 Reasons God Is Silent
3 Reasons God Is Silent
– Some things to consider when your prayers don't seem
to be getting answered.
Dropouts and Disciples: How Many Students are Really Leaving the Church?
Dropouts and Disciples: How Many Students are Really Leaving the Church? – Are students leaving the church in droves?
What can we do to stop the bleeding?
The Irony of the Overprotected Child
The Irony of the Overprotected Child – The same parents that won’t let their child out of
their sight want her to be independent and to think for herself.
Prepared to Die as a Christian
Prepared to Die as a Christian – This story profiles a Christian caught up in the persecution
of believers in Nigeria.
Cease Striving
Cease Striving – Paul Tautges begins, “In light of the psalmist’s assurance
of God’s protection: ‘God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in
trouble,’ he instructs us to ‘Cease striving’ (Psalm 46:10). The Hebrew word
translated “cease” means to sink or relax. “
Thursday, May 15, 2014
The Strangest Bumper Sticker I've Seen
The Strangest Bumper Sticker I've Seen - You've seen them too. The stickers on this car that compliment the first tell more truth than the driver realizes, says Jim Denison.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
5 Things Christians Should Stop Saying
5 Things Christians Should Stop Saying – A few phrases to retire
from from our grab bag of go-to sayings.
14 Predictions for America's Churches
14 Predictions for America's Churches - Jim Denison notes and then comments on Thom Rainer's recent predictions for the future of churches in America.
A Prayer for Loving Well in Light of the 2nd Coming of Jesus
A Prayer for Loving Well in Light of the 2nd Coming of Jesus – “The
end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for
the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since
love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without
grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good
stewards of God’s varied grace.” 1 Pet.
4:7-10
Face the Music
Face the Music – The wise pastor told his new worship director,
“There is one style of music I hope you never play in our church.” She grabbed
a pen and asked, “What is it?” He replied, “I will never tell you. If we all
insist on getting our own way, we will never sing anything.”
Sunday, May 11, 2014
A Prayer for Rejoicing in God’s Commitment to Change Us
A Prayer for Rejoicing in God’s Commitment to Change Us – “Now
may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit
and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Thess.
5:23
Confessions of a Grown-Up Momma’s Boy
Confessions of a Grown-Up Momma’s Boy - Mothers are
mind-blowing people if you stop to look at them.
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Preparing to Worship in Attending a Wedding
Preparing to Worship in Attending a Wedding – “It’s the
beginning of the wedding season, which for many of us will mean multiple
opportunities to witness afresh the symbolic representation of Christ’s
covenant with his church.”
4 Ways to Find God's Grace in Our Failures
4 Ways to Find God's Grace in Our Failures – This is a good
reminder that our failures are not wasted in God’s economy.
Friday, May 9, 2014
The Gospel Truth of Jesus
The Gospel Truth of Jesus - In apologetics we have long used C.S. Lewis' "liar, lunatic, or Lord" wording in defending the person of Christ. This author suggests the need to add "legend" to our list. It's a good read.
8 Things I Want My Toddler to Thank His Mom For (in 20 Years)
8 Things I Want My Toddler to Thank His Mom For (in 20 Years) - This is a really great expression.
Constitutional Wisdom and Common Sense on Ceremonial Prayer
Constitutional Wisdom and Common Sense on Ceremonial Prayer — "An
important victory" says Al Mohler.
What is the World's Toughest Job?
What is the World's Toughest Job? - Abraham Lincoln said that "no man is poor who has a
godly mother."
godly mother."
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
A Prayer Longing for the Day of No More Death
A Prayer Longing for the Day of No More Death – As I sit at my
desk, preparing the memorial service for a dear friend, this prayer spoke to my
heart.
How Does God Get Your Attention?
How Does God Get Your Attention? – Erik Raymond shares
examples and the reason why God reaches out to us.
Monday, May 5, 2014
Sing a New Song
Sing a New Song – “I’m unaware of any command in the Bible to
“sing old songs.” It’s not disobedient to sing old songs; it simply isn’t
something God needs to remind us to do. Our inertia is toward humming and
singing and selecting the stuff we already know. We already like the songs we
like, after all.
What we don’t yet know is the new songs. And it takes some energy to
write them and learn them. So the Scriptures need to remind us again and again
to “sing a new song.”
Modern Hymns Playlist
Modern Hymns Playlist – New, powerful, biblical hymns
continue to be written as they have through the generations. Here is a nice
listening list.
9 Things You Should Know About Prayer in the Bible
9 Things You Should Know About Prayer in the Bible - May we be a praying people!
Saturday, May 3, 2014
5 Lies I Used to Believe About Being A Christian
5 Lies I Used to Believe About Being A Christian - It's not only those outside the Church who
have misconceptions about Christianity.
A Prayer about Jesus’ Nearness and Compassion for the Brokenhearted
A Prayer about Jesus’ Nearness and Compassion for the Brokenhearted – I thank the Lord
for being close by.
Show Your Kids the Glory
Show Your Kids the Glory - Of all the things we do as parents, one of the
greatest and most important things we must do is show our children the glory of
God.
Can People Really Change
Can People Really Change – In their new book, God’s Solutions to
Life’s Problems, the father and son team, Wayne and Joshua Mack,
gives us four reasons true believers can really change.
Seven Things I Believe Jesus Would to Say to the LGBT Community
Seven Things I Believe Jesus Would to Say to the LGBT Community - This is a well-thought word to any and all of us in our dealings with sin and sinners.
Friday, May 2, 2014
Jesus, You Are Enough
Jesus, You Are Enough – This article offers up a strong, biblical
challenge to our commitments.