Whose faith follow (Hebrews 13:7)

The Bible commands us to follow our leader's faith as they live it out in practical work of faith and labor of love.

The Bible says we should follow the faith of godly leaders. Therefore “who” we follow is important—what direction are they leading us? And “why” we follow them is even more Continue ReadingWhose faith follow (Hebrews 13:7)

A crisis in Bible literacy cannot distinguish right from wrong

Without Bible literacy, we rely on our feelings, myths, legends, traditions, and society, which diminish our ability to distinguish between right and wrong

Sometimes, I am appalled at people’s lack of Bible literacy. Not hard esoteric doctrinal things. But basic things. Not rote memorization of hundreds of verses. But enough to know right Continue ReadingA crisis in Bible literacy cannot distinguish right from wrong

Hello, my name is David, I am a recovering elder brother

I used to be the elder brother in the parable of the prodigal son. I was addicted to the ungodly sin of self-righteousness because I had a twisted view of Continue ReadingHello, my name is David, I am a recovering elder brother

How to start praying with the ACTS model of prayer

Unblocking the power of prayer with ACTS: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication

There is no magic formula for prayers but I like the ACTS model for short prayers: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. This is a simple way to remember that we Continue ReadingHow to start praying with the ACTS model of prayer