Pappa don't preach, I'm in trouble. These words betray an attitude toward the Gospel that is well described in 1 Corinthians 1:18.In the face of real suffering, millions see the preaching of the cross of Christ as stupid, irrelevant and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Often, church members can be likened to a football team, who after being trained by their coach, sit on the sidelines during the game screaming to the coach to win the game.God has not only lavished gifts on the members of His church, but He has...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
He looked out through the kitchen window to see why his children were screaming out in the garden. Three grizzly bears were approaching them. Grabbing his rifle, he ran from the house and fired a shot into the largest of the bears. The bear...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
It is frustrating to have a job to do but to lack the resources necessary to do that job. This is not the case in the church. God has not only set a task before the church, but also He has specifically gifted each member of the church for that...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Two young DRC refugees sit in the home of an American missionary in South Africa. In a light moment they are on a roll, regaling the missionary with tales they found hilarious. As much as the American missionary wanted to laugh with them, all he...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
It is often possible to learn more by the way in which something is said, than by what is actually said. Paul's encouragement to the Roman church was a beautiful combination of both rich content and also a winsome manner in delivering that...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
9/11 is the thought-provoking name that signalled the start of a new era for the American people. 9/11 in Jerusalem too, sparked the start of a new chapter of history that would bring about the most significant change this world has ever...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Building strong, lasting relationships with other people must be one of the most difficult pursuits in life. This cultivating of relationships with others is displayed against the backdrop of God's astounding grace and mercy. He has rescued His...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
From time to time, you may be taken by surprise as someone asks something from you that shocks you. You can't believe they have asked you for so much. It is too much!In Ephesians, it appears that Paul is asking too much from God! May God...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Don't miss the ultimate truths by losing them in a sea of other information. It is entirely possible to be very knowledgeable, yet be miserable in your own little world. It is not enough to nod approval at truth from a distance; Paul wants to take...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
