Standing on the Promises
Christians are people who build their lives on the promises of Scripture. God’s promises provide the basis for our faith, hope, joy, and endurance. Sadly, …
The Forgotten Way We Glorify God in Our Work
“How do I glorify God when my work is mundane and meaningless?” A Renewed Focus Over the past few years, there has been a renewed …
Ministry Counsel from an Unsung Hero of the Faith
An Unsung Hero of the Evangelical Revival All throughout history, we see that the Lord delights to use the faithful, unheralded labors of consecrated, ordinary …
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 …