Should Christians Read Other Books, or Just the Bible?
The real debate within the contemporary cultural context lies at the intersection in post-modernity where the Bible has its rightful place in authority, certainty, and the finality.
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Top 10 Greatest Hymns of All Time
The more I sing hymns, I learn more about these songs and the more I love them all. Even the ones that are not so well-known hymns, it is good and helpful for our churches to sing.
Christ, the Anthem! Our Mighty Fortress
Luther’s most famous hymn is “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” written in 1529. Based on Psalm 46, it reflects Luther’s awareness of our intense struggle with spiritual warfare.
10 Quotes on Spurgeon’s Sorrows
There is much we can learn from Spurgeon’s life and how he faced depression yet had unshakable hope that is found in Christ alone.
10 Prayers During Hard Times
What should our response be to a crisis like? How can we pray during these uncertain times? How does faith come in play in such a time as this?
20 Bible Verses For Faith Through Difficult Times
What Scripture or promise of God gets you through difficult situations?
How Should Christians Respond to a Worldwide Crisis?
How should Christians respond to this worldwide crisis? How should we biblically think in this fallen world that strikes panic and fear of our life, family, and churches?
Every Life is Precious to God
In certain countries, there are 3,572,000 orphans, with nearly 5000 children with Down syndrome who are unwanted. Many of those children are killed at birth. The “lucky” ones end up in orphanages.
The Story Behind, “It Is Well with My Soul”
The more I grow in my faith, the more I love the old hymns. “It is well with my soul” is one of my favorites of all! It was written by Horatio G. Spafford and published in 1873. The music is arranged by Philip P. Bliss in 1876 After suffering of the loss of his children, Spafford penned this hymn as …
Can a Person Mess Up So Bad to be Disqualified from Ministry?
Could someone who struggles with past sin be disqualified from preaching? At what point does a man who struggles with pornography be disqualified from ministry altogether? Can a man who is divorced or remarried be a leader in a church? Can he ever be restored again?
O Come Let Us Adore Him
The Son of Glory came to fight our glory battle so that we would be freed from our bondage to any glory but the glory of God.
The 18th Century Greatest Preacher: George Whitefield
Let my name die everywhere, let even my friends forget me, if by that means the cause of the blessed Jesus may be promoted.
– George Whitefield
15 Powerful Quotes on the Importance of Worship
Whether that is singing, kneeling, dancing, bowing, or raising our hands, Christ-centered worship is very much needed in all of our churches.
Prone To Wonder
The line says, “Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it. Prone to leave the God I love.” I feel that way sometimes. Too often I find myself distracted and drifting, instead of having my heart and mind focused on the Savior who loves me and gave Himself for me.
What is the Greatest Challenge you Face in Ministry?
So, for the church NOT to disappear, what should we do? That is the fundamental question that daunts us on a day to day basis.
25 Powerful Quotes on Grace
Some preachers used it as an acronym as, “God’s Righteousness At Christ’ Expense.” For as followers of Christ, we know how the Christian life is indeed all about grace.
The Protestant Pioneer’s Unsung Hero: Francis Asbury
He crossed the Allegheny Mountains more than sixty times; he saw more of the American countryside than any other person of his generation; and he may have been the best–known man in North America.
New Approach in The Missionary Graveyard
Japan is known by many to be a difficult mission field. Japan has now been known as “the missionary’s graveyard.”
How to Stop Worrying About What Other People Think
The Bible abounds with the truth about worry, fear, and anxiety, although applying these truths can be a complex and difficult task.
20 Quotes by David Powlison on Biblical Counseling
Powlison’s wisdom and his love for the Word transformed every way I approach pastoral care and counseling.
20 Charles Spurgeon Quotes that Changed My Life
I am grateful for the prince of preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon who changed the trajectory of history through his bold preaching and who forever changed the trajectory of my life through his faithful writing.
What is “Biblical Grief” for Christians Walking Through Sorrows?
The fundamental question in the midst of sorrow is, “What is a proper grieving from a biblical standpoint?”
10 Weirdest Criticism Received in Ministry
What’s the strangest criticism you’ve received?
Here are the 10 weirdest criticism I have received in the past 10 years of ministry.
The Controversial Female Theologian: Anne Hutchinson
Although her skillful confutations silenced her opponents, her claim that the Holy Spirit communicated directly to her (apart from Scripture) was not tolerated.