Norris Groves: The Little-Known Man Who Inspired a Movement
Overview “Norris Groves was a dentist. He did well for himself in Exeter, England, in the 1820s. He gave to the poor and championed the …
Who Is the Hero of Your Story?
We all want to be the hero. We want to be the Superman or Wonder Woman of our own saga. Almost instinctively, we picture ourselves …
Agreement On These Truths Will Diminish Charismatic Confusion
(Editor’s Note: The author of this article has served as a cross-cultural missionary in South Africa for many years. Most of the professed Christianity around …
Do You Feel Called By God? Rethinking the Call to Ministry
Is there such a thing as a “call to the ministry?” If there is a call, what does it entail? What passages of Scriptures explain …
Why Do We Say “Ask Jesus Into Your Heart”?
The phrase “ask Jesus into your heart” does not occur in Scripture. My recent article makes this point. So, why do we use this phrase? …
Do You Speak “Churchese”? Ask Jesus Into Your Heart
“Ask Jesus into your heart.” You’ve heard it said. Maybe you’ve said it yourself. Often, it’s what we say to children as we encourage them …
17 Gospel Encouragements to Overcome Barriers to Biblical Hospitality
Hospitality is a beautiful calling, but sometimes the reality of our lives looks very different from the picture we have in our minds. We might …
Practical Ideas for Laying Up Heavenly Treasure
What lifestyle decisions might be made by one who is laying up treasure in heaven (Matthew 6:19–21)? Both our major and minor choices must be significantly influenced …
Peter Rumachik: Russian Prison, Centipedes, and God at Work
Overview “If you don’t stop praying to God, then we’ll keep you in prison for the rest of your life,” the soviet official threatened Pastor …
The Cosmic Gospel: Foundational Truths for Faith in Jesus Christ
What amount of understanding is necessary for a person to believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ? In The Cosmic Gospel: Committing to the Big Picture …