What Did Jesus Teach About Honoring Our Parents?
Do Christians honor their parents? Many Asian Buddhists who hear the Gospel have this question on their minds. This article contains the text of a …
Come Alive By Listening to the Dead
Can we communicate with the dead? A lot of people seem to think so. They go to graves, make social media posts to deceased loved …
The Last Hymn at the Last Supper
The Passover meal had ended. Judas was well on his way to betray the Son of God. Bellies full, the remaining eleven prepared to sing …
The Inevitability of the Resurrection
Jesus’ tomb was empty. But why? How? Who? So many questions filled the mind of Cleopas and his friend as they slowly walked the seven …
The Ministry of Writing: A Historical Example and a Word of Encouragement
Richard Baxter was one of the most voluminous writers in English history. He authored between 141-200 books during his lifetime. As one of his biographers …
My Friend the Chess Master & The Fear of Man
“Pete” and I go way back. We became friends when my family and I first came to this rural province over twenty years ago. Pete …
Globe-trekkers and the Elusiveness of Peace and Contentment
One year off for vacation? Really? Yes. The young couple next to me on the van taxi from Cambodia’s capital to our provincial city was …
Missionary Support (Part 2): Inviting and Partnering with Missionaries
In a previous article, I discussed the issues of deputation (missionary support-raising) and the Bible. In this article, I’d like to answer two questions that …
Three Reasons Why the Exclusivity of the Gospel Causes Offense
Have you been there? You’re just trying to obey God and be a good witness for Jesus Christ (Acts 1:8). But suddenly, your pleasant conversation …
Richard Baxter on the Necessity of Personal Word Ministry
The Need for Balance I’m thankful for the renewed emphasis we’ve seen over the past twenty years on expository preaching. Faithful preaching should hold a …