“I will praise You…” A number of years ago, God chose to begin a new life within a fourteen-year-old girl. Certainly, it was a result of her own unwise behavior; but still, in His sovereignty, God decided to bring it about. The baby was born three months earlier than expected, weighing barely two pounds. Her […]
The Lord’s words and the reality of church history. In John 17, we see the high priestly prayer of the Lord Jesus Christ. Central to that prayer is the Lord’s request to the Father concerning Christian unity. We can be assured that the Father would not deny the request of the Son. Yet this passage […]
Reaching the biggest mission field on earth The Lord Jesus was a people person. His ministry was about building relationships and touching lives with His grace, mercy, and love. He met people where they were—at a well, by a pool, on a road—and those who truly connected with Him were never the same. The apostles […]
Christian users of Facebook’s social network need to be discerning. As the previous article has made clear, Facebook can be a powerful tool in serving the Lord. But like all technologies, there are some significant dangers that need to be addressed if we are to safely use it for the glory of God. Of course, […]
“Stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel” (Php. 1:27). These words hold special meaning to us when we realize they were penned by a man who was being held a prisoner of Rome because of his unwavering devotion to the gospel. The life of a prisoner […]
All that glitters is not gold. A couple years ago, my wife and I had the privilege of visiting a Christian friend and worker in the Netherlands. During our visit, she took us to the village of Haarlem, just outside Amsterdam, so that we could visit the house of the Ten Boom family. Being familiar […]
For any who aspire to maturity Only one life, ’twill soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last. Those three terse statements are strung together, but each on its own is worth hours of thought. In unison, they pack a powerful punch. Sadly, many who profess His name are not living with eternity’s […]
Each characteristic of our corporate life and responsibility has its corresponding picture. In Matthew 16:18, our Lord promised, “I will build my church,” and, believe me, He’s an experienced builder. His résumé includes the entire universe. Thousands of years later, we’re still discovering and learning about His handiwork! When He commanded Moses to build the […]
Is there more to it than meets the ear? The arrival and passing of summer in the central plains of North America is marked by characteristic sounds. The call of chorus frogs means the spring rains have awakened eggs laid last year. The distinctive call of the western meadowlark signals the beginning of an annual […]