Are You a Church Revitalizer?
Discerning God’s call is often a difficult, and prayer-filled, endeavor.
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Does God Still Speak Through Dreams? (Part 2)
If dreams are valid today, they must be coupled with gospel proclamation. Any replacement of the gospel with dreams undermines the very economy of salvation God has revealed in Scripture.
Does God Still Speak through Dreams? (Part 1)
The answer requires nuance, a full look at Scripture, and especially attention to the changes between the old covenant and the new.
What Does the Bible Say about Itself and Why Is That So Important?
Either he speaks, or we guess.
Do We Really Get Rewards in Heaven?
Jesus never contrasts different amounts of heavenly rewards for those who inherit God’s kingdom.
New Book: Be Slow to Talk and Slow to Tweet
It’s always a good time for a new book on our communications struggles and how Christ empowers us to overcome them.
Church Plants Need Pastors, Not Entrepreneurs
Credit for the success of any church plant is a zero-sum game.
Churches Should Not Only Go, They Should Stay
Missionaries need more than sending churches. They need a host of staying churches who will remain spiritual mothers in the days, months, and years ahead.
Faithful Christian Service Lines Up with Faithful Christology
Jesus calls us to delight in the mundane for his glory and to reflect his heart to serve. How does service reorder our lives?
How should a pastor pray when he’s struggling in ministry?
If you pastor for long, you’re going to doubt your calling. Don’t waste this opportunity for maturity. Let it drive you to your knees.
Spurgeon Broke with His Puritan Heroes on Celebrating Christmas
Christmas is a time to feast—to remember the great gift of God’s Son, to display concern for the poor, and to rejoice in the Lord.
William Carey’s Ministry a Story of Desire, Opportunity, and Gifting
Carey desired to see the nations reached with the gospel. His gifts were clear from an early age, and his opportunity came in time.
How Should I Preach Chiasms?
As you grow in your appreciation for the beauty of the Scriptures, may your preaching reflect the glory of God, to the praise of his great name among his people.
10 Questions to Ask at Thanksgiving
Here are some questions designed to spark not only conversation, but also dialogue relevant to the season.
What must an elder be if he is “apt to teach”?
If we’re honest, every Christian would rather have a faithful preacher who occasionally mumbles words and gets lost in his notes than a shallow, captivating one.
6 Ways Confessions of Faith Promote Church Health
How should a local church use their confession of faith? Here are six ways a church might use a confession of faith.
Am I Preaching Moralism When I Preach Character Sketches from the OT?
In nearly 30 years of preaching through the Old Testament regularly, I’ve enjoyed helping God’s people see that he teaches some of his greatest truths through biography.
Augustine’s testimony demonstrates the grace of emptiness
In the end, only God himself is true happiness, beauty, and delight.