5 Things to Do to Be Filled with the Holy Spirit
God has already put his Spirit in the hearts of all believers as a guarantee of all they have been given in Christ (2 Cor. 1:22). So, if Christians already […]
Kids, Let’s Talk About Sex
This post was written by Jim and Angela Davis and Justin and Lindsey Holcomb. Sex is one the most important topics of conversation parents get to have with their children. […]
Why Study the Book of Ecclesiastes
Examining Life Socrates is known for his famous quip that the unexamined life is not worth living. The book of Ecclesiastes offers a poignant reflection on this point. The book […]
The Compassion of Jesus
“The compassion of Jesus is the compassion of Almighty God, and Jesus says to your heart and mind, “Don’t ever be so foolish as to measure my compassion for you […]
Children and Body Image
In a society overflowing with negative messages about physical appearance and personal worth, children’s body image is an urgent issue. Children need to know God made their bodies and made […]
No One Is Lost Beyond Hope
“But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that […]
God With Us & God For Us: Christology Through the Centuries
The study of Christ (Christology) expands upon a simple yet elegant line from George Herbert that captures two essential features of the Christian teaching about Jesus Christ: “In Christ two […]
What Demons Say About Jesus Christ
It is common to hear various non-biblical statements about the person and work of Jesus Christ. For example, “Jesus was just a man, not God” or “Jesus is only a […]
No Creed But the Bible?
The so-called fundamentalists of our day join hands with liberals on this point with their well-known slogan: “No creed but the Bible”. Louis Berkhof, Systematic Theology, 33. Tradition is the fruit […]
Grace Motivates and Other Things I Wish I’d Known…
About Leadership Grace is not the opposite of strong leadership, but the heart of it. This is important for leadership in all realms, and especially in ministry. Insecure leaders worry […]