…do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7) Year after year, search data on major Bible websites show Philippians […]
Christian Living
We meet with God when we meet with one another
Simple truths often have the deepest impact on me. Case in point: I was reading Engaging with God: A Biblical Theology of Worship by David Peterson, and some of his words from pages 197-198 on how the Pauline epistles explain worship hit me in a powerful way. It’s a lot more common to say that […]
Why is it so hard for me to understand the Bible?
The Bible is a book full of spiritual riches that can make us wise unto salvation, train us to live godly lives, and equip us for ministry (2 Timothy 3:14-17). It’s the world’s all-time bestseller and the best selling book in every year that sales have been recorded. Even so, the task of reading the […]
The Main Secret of Spiritual Prosperity – J.C. Ryle
The meaning of Jesus’ words in Mark 4:24–25 may not be immediately apparent to you, but your soul’s spiritual prosperity depends on living it out: “Pay attention to what you hear: with the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and still more will be added to you. For to the one who […]
5 Ways to Encourage Your Music Leader
Guest post by Mike Strand. Mike serves as a worship pastor in Colorado. He loves theology, coffee, reading and spending time with his wife and 2 kids. He blogs irregularly at Pastor Mike’s Musings. One of the most difficult positions in any church is the position of music leader. They have the incredible gift of […]
