Cultivating an Affectionate Marriage
I am no expert on marriage. But I have been married long enough to experience those times when coldness creeps in and distance grows. The …
Hudson Taylor on Abiding in Christ
After a period of spiritual struggle while serving and leading in China, Hudson Taylor discovered the truth of abiding in Christ from John 15.[1] In …
Abiding in Christ: What It Is Not
I had just moved to Asia. As I walked through the wet market, a million new smells assaulted me. I may be half blind, but …
Richard Baxter on the Necessity of Family Discipleship
Puritan Pastor Richard Baxter is well-known for his tireless efforts to reform the culture and practice of pastoral ministry during the late 1600s. In seeking …
A Worthy Life: Reflections on the Life and Passing of A Dear Friend
It’s hard to believe that it was six years ago. On a rainy Tuesday afternoon in April, I received a call from a number I …
Leadership Development: A Three-Step Process
Leadership development is one of those things that churches frequently talk about but rarely plan for or actually do. According to Ephesians 4:12-16, every church …
More than Doing: Categories for Applying God’s Word
What am I Supposed to Do with This? “Why is our time in God’s Word not as life-transformative as it should be?” After a few …
Simple Church Planting
There is nothing simple about making disciples, and yet, making disciples should be done simply. Forming local churches from new disciples does not need to …
The Influence of Godly Women
Women often have a profound influence upon godly men. God can use them to keep good men on God’s path of righteousness. He can use …
Abiding in Christ & Bearing Fruit
When I was just a little guy, my parents planted a peach tree in our back yard. The tree grew as I grew. By the …