You GOTTA have the “WANT TO” Mr. Hammerstein was my ninth-grade basketball coach. Because he acted like an ex-marine sergeant and his head was shaped like a sledgehammer, we called him The Hammer (never to his face, of course). For …
Our dark emotions are stained emblems of the sure, solid image of God. Our ugliest, most destructive emotions reflect something of the glory of God; consequently, they reflect, however poorly and darkly, the glory and honor of our humanity. They’re …
Excerpt from The Blessing of Humility by Jerry Bridges- This is the gospel, the message of “good news.” This is the door each of us must walk through by trusting in Christ as the one who bore my sins in …
“Jesus told her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?’” (John 11:25-26 …
Many of God’s unique attributes are displayed in Jesus. Let’s consider several. Omnipotence. In the following passages, how is Jesus’ power shown?Mt. 8:23-27 Jn. 2:1-11 Omniscience. What do the following verses reveal about Jesus’ knowledge? Jn. 1:47-50 Jn. 4:13-19 Authority. …
Jerry Bridges, beloved evangelical statesman and Navigator author, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016, from heart failure. He was 86. Jerry was perhaps best known as the author of the bestselling NavPress book The Pursuit of Holiness. But to those …
The Spirit told Philip, “Climb into the chariot.” Running up alongside, Philip heard the eunuch reading Isaiah and asked, “Do you understand what you’re reading?” He answered, “How can I without some help?” and invited Philip into the chariot with …
We have enjoyed a mild winter in the Midwest. Even though it’s March, there are people running outside wearing just a tee shirt and shorts. They trot along with an easy gate, not wary of slipping on ice. The ground …
By Clinton Arnold A few years ago, a handful of students from our church asked people on a local university campus, “Who do you think Jesus is?” Most supposed that Jesus was a great moral teacher or a famous prophet. …
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By Christy Tennant As I’ve prepared for a two month international trip this summer, I’ve been conscious of the potential impact of my absence on the five women I disciple. We’ve been meeting weekly for more than a year. I’ve …
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