Why Unity Matters to God
Jesus made some audacious statements, and you can bet that they weren’t just for shock purposes. The Son of God spoke all that He did for a purpose. And it makes sense that this would, of course, be true of … Continued
The Foundation for Christian Unity
Of all the people in this world, Christian leaders are the ones who should be most passionate about discovering truth. And if our idea of truth is the actual truth, this pursuit will draw us closer together as we draw … Continued
Developing a Kingdom Mindset
I’ve known quite a few seasons of ministry difficulty in my life, but one stands out among the most challenging. My wife Debi and I began leading a local college ministry with visions of accomplishing amazing things for God. Twenty-one … Continued
How to Find a Church
The church, what a wonderful, terrible organization! While I have always been a strong advocate of local church involvement, I’ve also learned that we need to be discerning in our choices. Below you will find some ideas to help you find … Continued
Three Reasons I Attend Church
It happens easily; we get disillusioned and refuse to attend church because it fails to meet our expectations—or even its own professions of love and grace. Not all that is done in the name of Christ reflects Christ, and so … Continued
One Thing You Lack
One Thing You Lack For many Christians, the story is a familiar one. A wealthy young man approaches Jesus and asks, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Mark 10:17-22) Upon Jesus reminding him of several commandments, … Continued
Processing Discontentment
Were there none who were discontented with what they have, the world would never reach anything better. –Florence Nightingale, humanitarian and writer By faith he lived as an alien in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, dwelling … Continued
Hurt by the Church?
If the Church is a living body united to the same head, governed by the same laws, and pervaded by the same Spirit, it is impossible that one part should be independent of all the rest. –Charles Hodge, scholar and author By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be … Continued
About the Pope
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Ladies and gentlemen, the pope has left the building—or should I say the country? Pope Francis made a huge splash in the United States—and not just among Catholics. Many non-religious people—and even some Evangelicals—genuinely like Pope Francis. Why is it … Continued
Conviction or Compassion?
Internet buzz has been at frenzied heights with the recent Duggar molestation scandal and Bruce Jenner’s gender transition to Caitlyn. Not surprisingly, professing Christians are all over the issues with opinions trending from one extreme to the other. More often … Continued
