A Life that Shines
Apologetics, the discipline of defending the Christian faith, is an essential discipline for the survival of the Church. Christians need to have confidence that their faith is rooted in truth....
View ArticleLiving the Life of Jesus
What is the goal of the Christian life? I think most Christians, at least in the United States, believe that the goal of following Jesus is to get to heaven. This is the reason why we see so little...
View ArticlePurify Your Heart
Wednesday October 12, 2011 Part of my Bible reading this morning was James 4:7-10: 7 So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Come close to God, and God will...
View ArticleImitate God
The primary way we learn is through example. This has nothing to do with IQ or with logic, but everything to do with our ability to imitate other people. As I have gotten older I recognize more and...
View ArticleBe a Good Steward of Your Life
{Titus 1:1-4; NLT} 1 This letter is from Paul, a slave of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. I have been sent to proclaim faith to those God has chosen and to teach them to know the truth that shows...
View ArticleThe Way of Jesus
We are told that we are living in a divided nation. All the various media outlets are telling us about protests and vandalism and how the United States is no longer a safe place for minorities. One...
View ArticleFollow Jesus Even When it is Difficult
It is easy to follow Jesus when we agree with what he says. I feel more inclined to give when I have extra money in the bank, but it is a little harder to be generous when I am worried about paying...
View ArticleThe Secret to Living Abundant Life
Has your life gone according to plan? Many of us have a vision of what our lives will look like in the future. Experience tells us that our lives rarely stick according to plan. My life today hardly...
View Article5 Ways We can Contribute to the Great Commission
Our calling to follow Jesus is not just a calling to salvation, but also a calling to join God in His great redemptive work. Peter and Andrew heard this call: Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow...
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