In 2 Corinthians 3:18, Paul writes: “We all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.” …
Any diet plan can succeed if the participant does three things: Read the instructions—know the parameters and limitations of the diet; Obey the coach—do what the plan says; and Stick to the plan—commit and remain steadfast. Following God’s will for …
[maxbutton id=”26″] In a shocking turn of events, I turned forty yesterday. And when a writer turns forty, he has an obligation to do one of those “letters to my younger self” articles. Those letters, however, are usually kind and …
To those who are hedged in by helplessness, the secret of God’s Power is revealed. Billy Graham once said, as I recall it, “If God takes his hands off me, my mouth will turn to stone.” For years this remark …
We typically think of discipleship relationships in the category of mentoring. A mentoring relationship is where someone who has more experience or knowledge seeks to transfer that information to someone younger or less mature. One person, the mentor, sets the …
God has given each of us the responsibility to care for one another—here are four practical ways to build up the Body of Christ around you. When our church was without a pastor for two years, our congregation looked to …
Jesus demonstrated a life of perfect communion with God. He interacted with his Father throughout the day, spent entire nights conversing with him, and explained to his disciples that he only did what his Father told him to do. As …
If we were enjoying a cup of coffee and talking about 2019 “hopes and dreams,” it’s likely you would include something like “growing my prayer life”—abiding with Jesus, interceding for others, seeing God’s hand move! Through the years, I’ve met …
How does one know whether their core identity is centered in the truth of the gospel or something else? The key is where a person gets their sense of worth. How do they feel when achieve certain accomplishments? It is …
Pastors often live fragmented and cluttered lives. Everyone has an agenda for them—so many needs, so many opportunities, so many meetings, so many telephone calls, so many demands pulling them in so many different ways. Paul was familiar with the …