39 Contrasts Between Just Two Kinds of People
To be one of God’s people is the highest possible privilege a blessing far beyond our comprehension. Likewise, to fail to become one of God’s people is a tragedy whose sorrow is beyond description.
The Glory of Godliness
An Abandoned Pursuit When was the last time you heard someone talk about godliness? Frequently, I hear Christians talk about being more faithful, loving, or …
Seven Ways Churches Can Care for Visiting Missionaries
A church we love dearly is excited. In a few weeks a missionary couple in Turkey is returning to this church to report what God …
Goforth of China: Must-Read or Not?
In Goforth of China, Rosalind Goforth traces her husband’s transformation from a humble Ontario farm boy, to a misunderstood Bible college student, to a fruitful missionary, and finally to an impassioned revivalist.
When You Are Done But God Is Not
Your oldest child heads off to college. A friend you led to Christ and have been discipling moves over 1,000 miles away. Your work contract …
Christians Who Feel They Don’t Need Church Anymore
I have met Christians that conclude that they don’t need the local church anymore. They might watch services online, listen to sermon podcasts, or read …
Two Powerful & Practical Commands for Fathers: One DO & One DON’T
Christian teaching about parenting should show us how to worship our God through our role as fathers and mothers. It should reveal to us God’s …
Developing a Philosophy of Ministry
Defining a Philosophy of Ministry Every church, whether or not they understand or articulate it clearly, has a philosophy of ministry. A philosophy of ministry …
Clarifying the Nature of Repentance
What is repentance unto life? In his widely-used catechism, Charles Spurgeon stated: “Repentance to life is a saving grace, (Acts 11:18) whereby a sinner, out …
Reviewing the Best Biography of Gladys Aylward
This biography of Gladys Aylward stands at the top of the list of books about this unusual parlourmaid-turned-missionary.