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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More often than not, we parents are caught off guard when our children come to us with questions about sex. And if we’re unprepared, chances are we’ll give awkward, embarrassed, incomplete answers. Too often we don’t know how to talk …
From Jerry Bridges’ new book The Blessing of Humility… God has promised us two things: That He will not forsake you in this situation. That in His infinite wisdom He will use this difficult circumstance to conform you more to the …
The following is the introduction from Jerry Bridges’ new book The Blessing of Humility, releasing in June… The character trait of humility is the second-most frequently taught trait in the New Testament, second only to love. At one time I …
Jesus Draws Us into His Relationship with the Father By Ross Parsley Recently, I took part in “The Thorn,” which is a modern musical passion play that the church at which I serve as worship pastor puts on every year. …
Walking along the beach of Lake Galilee, Jesus saw two brothers: Simon (later called Peter) and Andrew. They were fishing, throwing their nets into the lake. It was their regular work. Jesus said to them, “Come with me. I’ll make …