Nineteenth century British preacher Charles Spurgeon said: “We should pray when we are in a praying mood, for it would be sinful to neglect so fair an opportunity. We should pray when we are not in a praying mood, for …
They all ate as much as they wanted, and afterward, the disciples picked up twelve baskets of leftovers! (Luke 9:17 NLT) Growing up I never cared much for leftovers. Oftentimes “leftovers” meant a buffet of previous meals, devoid …
The character trait of humility is the second-most frequently taught trait in the New Testament, second only to love. At one time I counted fifty instances of love taught, either by precept or example, in the New Testament; I counted …
A LOOK AT PRAYER IN THE GOSPEL OF LUKE Throughout his gospel, Luke constantly points to the connection between prayer. Luke 3:21-22: The prayer and genuine ministry through the Holy Spirit. Luke 1:8-10: Zechariah, John the baptizer’s father, is a …
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 an answer, he continued: “I’m not saying the idea of …
Don’t get me wrong, I love candy. (I also think bunnies are adorable, though I’m confused on how they make eggs). But are we more wrapped up in traditions that are more cultural fluff than spiritual truth? The bible calls …
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 …