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 […]
Christian Living
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 […]
An Open Letter to Those Who Have Been Hurt by the Church
Many events in recent days sadly make this letter necessary. A major sexual abuse scandal in the SBC and the disgraceful demises of well-known mega-church pastors1 have left many, probably tens of thousands, disillusioned with the church, Christian leadership, and Christ Himself. Dear friend hurt by the church, I weep with you. So do countless […]
The Bitter Fruit of the Self-Focused Life
In a sermon preached on Matthew 5:38–42 titled “Denying Self and Following Christ”, Martyn Lloyd-Jones challenged his audience to “realize the extent to which self controls your life.”1 I found his words a needed rebuke as well and poignant description of some emotional issues I’ve faced over the years. I hope it challenges you to […]
