Meditation: Bridging the Gap Between Bible Reading and Prayer
Responding to God’s Revelation In his book Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God, Timothy Keller refers to prayer as our “personal, communicative response to …
Understanding Our Union with Christ
A Forgotten Doctrine When was the last time you heard a sermon about union with Christ? Union with Christ might be one of the most …
Are You a Great Commission Christian?
The command of the resurrected Jesus to make disciples of all nations is both a great commission and a great mandate. It is our duty to …
Our Great Commission Mandate from Jesus Christ
Probably the most well-known “Great Commission” passage is found in Mathew 28:18-20: “And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has …
Is the 3D Gospel Biblical?
Have we missed a vital key to sharing Christ among the nations? Author Jayson Georges says we have. His ideas have permeated missions organizations, Bible …
Go Behind the Ranges with James O. Fraser
Overview Exploration in Asian jungles. Penetration of dark canyons cut off from the light of the gospel. Constant spiritual warfare. Persevering prayer that overcomes the …
An Example of How One Church Trains Its Elders
Leadership development is one of those things that churches love to talk about but rarely seem to do. Pastors and churches need to prayerfully consider …
Parents, Encourage Your Children Towards Missions: God Pays Well
Why is it so hard for many parents to encourage their sons and daughters towards cross-cultural missions? Some parents compete with God for their children, …
Parents, Don’t Compete with God for Your Children in Missions
Have you ever stopped to think about the parents of missionaries? Imagine being told by young adult children that they feel like God is calling …
Bearing God’s Image: Why the Image of God is Not Abstract Art
You’re staring at the painting, pretending to appreciate it like those around you in the museum. Maybe they are pretending too? You’re not sure. What …