Dave Kraft in his above book submits the “Four R’s.” It’s simple and easy to remember. More importantly though, I believe it’ll be a helpful process for you reading and retaining the truths you read in the Word. Read. Read and mark the words and verses that speak to you. Reflect. Think about what you…
Jonathan Leeman writes, “a local church is a group of Christians who regularly gather in Christ’s name to officially affirm and oversee one another’s membership in Jesus Christ and his kingdom through gospel preaching and gospel ordinances.” The five parts of this definition are: A group of Christians A regular gathering A congregation-wide exercise of…
Original post, written by Brandon Smith can be found here. I heard the news with sadness that Nashville pastor Pete Wilson had stepped down from the pastorate of his church after planting it back in 2003. The church grew wildly. He became a well-known preacher, writer, and conference speaker. It wasn’t because of moral failure or…
Dave Craft submits that every Christian leaders has four major responsibilities. Shepherding – a leader loves and cares for those being led. Developing – a leader helps those being led in their personal walk with Jesus Christ to become fully devoted followers. Equipping – a leader trains those being led for ministry. Empowering – a…
Prayer together remains a vital means of God’s ongoing grace in the Christian life and for our communities. In Habits of Grace Mathis gives 5 principles when praying with others I found helpful and wanted to pass on. Make it regular. Let pray become a regular part of the landscape of your life with family and friends. Start…
Trouble trying to figure out a game-plan for reading the Bible? Dave Kraft in his above book submits the “Four R’s.” It’s simple and easy to remember. More importantly though, I believe it’ll be a helpful process for you reading and retaining the truths you read in the Word. Read. Read and mark the words…
Original post was written by Jon Bloom from Desiring God, which you can access here. Why do we fear others’ disapproval so much? We all experience this fear, and most of us don’t want to admit how serious its tyranny can be. The Bible calls this the “fear of man,” and it can weave a…
In the Bible, the very definition of passion – think of Christ’s Passion – is to sacrifice your freedom for someone else. Romans 12 addresses this truth at a practical level. Paul starts this way: ‘I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifice’ (Romans 12:).…
In the Bible, the very definition of passion – think of Christ’s Passion – is to sacrifice your freedom for someone else. Romans 12 addresses this truth at a practical level. Paul starts this way: ‘I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifice’ (Romans 12:).…
I love my church. I love the people I gather with week-by-week. They are fun and safe and easy to be with. But who said church should be safe and easy? What if one of the marks of a good church, a blessed church, is that it’s a messy church? I’m sure you know of the…
Theology Along the Way 