The gospel in me and through me!
It has often been said that we live our true selves when we are alone. When no one is around, the protective facade comes down, and the fear of man dissipates. We feel free to indulge in certain desires or … Read More
We often face temptations to find a way to live apart from God. Our consumer culture encourages us to seek more stuff and live. Our scientific modernism pushes us to seek doctors and live. Our culture’s safetyism compels us to … Read More
It’s hard to accept the idea that discipline is for our good, especially when it hurts. When I was a young boy, there were many occasions (more than I’d like to admit) when I faced the “rod of discipline” while … Read More
How we understand God forms the way we view ourselves. This is because everything starts with God; He is the Creator and Sustainer of us and everything. Thus, we depend on Him, not only for our existence, but also for … Read More
It’s easy to grow complacent without ever realizing it. Take your physical health, for example. If we stop taking our vitamins regularly or become lax about physical exercise or healthy eating, the results are not readily apparent. Oftentimes, it takes … Read More
Church growth isn’t about numbers; it’s about maturity. In an age when we deem what is popular to be best, it’s important to remember that in church, best isn’t biggest by default. The goal of the church is to mature … Read More
Too often, the American church is treated like a business when it employs church growth strategies. When monetizing a ministry becomes the mindset and numbers drive the agenda, the church stops functioning like a New Testament church. Implementing business models … Read More
The church is a unique people group. When God called Abraham, He promised to make him into a great nation. From Abraham’s seed, God created Israel, an ethnic people that were to draw the nations to Him. Through that people … Read More
The book of Jonah is commonly thought of as a book about a rebellious prophet, a great fish, and the wicked city of Nineveh. Children love this Old Testament story for its drama and the visuals that come from the … Read More
God’s compassion exceeds our compassion. This might seem like an obvious thing to say, but sometimes we don’t act like it’s true. We act like it’s untrue in two ways: First, we could look at God’s condemnation of sin and … Read More