What the Holy Spirit Does When We Believe the Gospel
Having the Spirit’s ministry within us is even greater than having Jesus’ physical presence among us (see John 16:7). That might sound hard to believe, …
“The Most Important Christian Duty”: George Muller’s Counsel for Christian Living
Known for his life of faith, power in prayer, and service to orphans, George Muller (1805-1898) was a man whose depth with Christ stands in …
He’s Not an It: Understanding the Person of the Holy Spirit
A Misunderstood Person There’s quite a bit of confusion in the church today about the person of the Holy Spirit. People may know a lot …
Cultivating A Culture of Evangelism
The Inevitability of Culture Every church has a “culture,” or way of doing things, based upon shared convictions, ideas, and values. Some churches do what …
Not at Odds: Revival and Routine Faithfulness
A Renewed Interest Some fascinating events have taken place over the past two weeks that have fueled a renewed interest in the subject of revival. …
Recovering A 20:20 Vision for Ministry
“I [Paul] did not shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, and teaching you in public and from house to house” ~ Acts 20:20 Clarifying …
A Disturbing Trend
One of the hallmark characteristics of Christians throughout the centuries has been their deep love for God’s Word. From the very beginning of the New …
“Take Heed to Yourselves”: Counsel from a Puritan Pastor
In I Timothy 4:16, Paul urged Timothy to “keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching [doctrine]. Persist in this, for by so …
The Kind of People that God Uses
The Ideal What kind of men and women does the Lord use mightily in ministry? In answer to this question, we tend to think of …
“As a Dying Man to Dying Men”
“A life still near to death, did me possess, With a deep sense of time’s great preciousness. Still thinking I had little time to live, …