Grace and wisdom of the ages from the 66 books of the Bible, by 40 authors, over 2200 years, in 3 languages, on 3 continents, with 1 divinely-inspired theme of love and redemption for every tribe and language and people and nation on earth
The Church of Jesus Christ is not simply a gathering place for private devotion, nor a hall for inspirational speeches. It is the pillar and ground of the truth (1 Continue ReadingThe Welcoming Church: A Ministry of Public Reading, Exhortation, and Teaching
Many Christians wonder if they are truly “called” to serve the Lord. They wait for a special sign to serve, a vision, or a dramatic moment when God will make Continue ReadingIf You Are Looking for a Sign to Serve at Church
In today’s culture, many approach the church with the same consumer mindset they bring to shopping malls, restaurants, or online marketplaces. They ask, What can this church do for me? Continue ReadingThe Welcoming Church versus The Consumer Mindset
The Apostle Paul, writing to a confident Corinthian church, reaches back into Israel’s wilderness history and reminds his readers that spiritual privilege is no guarantee of spiritual safety. The generation Continue ReadingLessons in the Wilderness: Warnings for the Church
Every believer will eventually meet someone who is deeply sincere, fiercely committed to Scripture — and yet firmly convinced of interpretations that stretch, distort, or ignore what the Bible actually Continue ReadingTen Ways to Preserve Fellowship with a Zealous but Misguided Friend