Does the Bible Really Say That?
When I was a young Christian, the Holy Spirit put in my heart such a yearning for Scripture that I began reading through the New Testament every week. By the…
6 Steps to Prevent Misquoting Scripture
Don’t just think you are quoting the Bible, know you are. These six guidelines will help you teach with accuracy—and fill in the gaps with contextual understanding. Don’t assume that…
The Power of One + One
A Conversation with Jim Downing, a Lifelong Discipler Jim Downing is currently 102 and about to release a new book The Other Side of Infamy this fall. This summer he is…
5 Ways to Bring Our Relationship with God to the Workplace
Spiritual Disciplines from 9 to 5 We all need to set aside regular times each week when we can spend quality time focusing on God. But the spiritual disciplines don’t…
Two Moves for Loving Your Children
The Downs and Ups of Parenting Your Children By Roger Edwards My first parental act was bending over to pick up my newborn son. I was in the delivery room,…
Return to Awe
INVIGORATE YOUR PRAYERS WITH A FOCUS ON GOD’S MAJESTY. I was late. I had stopped to get a vanilla latte and was now rushing into the Bible conference. The gymnasium…
A Balanced View of God
The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens. Who is like the LORD our God, the One who sits enthroned on high, who stoops down…
5 Principles for Talking About Faith
Rules for Engagement: Getting at the Heart of the Questions “How can you believe in a God that you can’t see, hear, or touch?” my friend asked. Without waiting for…
How to Ignite your Desire for God
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…
God’s Attributes – Displayed in Jesus
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…