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 …
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 …