I soon learned how the church saw every churchgoer as a minister of the gospel, holding the same vision as staff members. I thought that inclusion was a neat way to express a biblical concept that every church member is a minister of truth. The same goes for every Christian. What makes a person a qualified …
Sometimes our faith feels too small. Or maybe we allow the things of life to become too big. Regardless, when that happens, prayer becomes a struggle. So it’s helpful for us to write out our prayers, allowing Scripture to inform us more deeply and reign in our rampant thoughts. This prayer is one you should …
“Why study the Bible?” may seem like a silly question, especially if you’re a person who studies it often, but it’s worth considering. Bible study can become a dry or optional habit if we’re not coming to God’s Word for the right reasons. The Word of God is a priceless treasure. It’s true, and it will always …
I’m sure your battle against sin is similar to mine: You’ve had ups and downs, with different struggles in different seasons. Sometimes you feel powerless to change your deeply ingrained sinful thoughts and habits. Other times encountering a truth from Scripture can prove a real game-changer in your outlook toward sin, and you grow. 10 …
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Reading the Bible before praying is like putting the cart before the horse. The proverbial horse is the Holy Spirit of God, who empowers and enlightens our Bible reading as we mine the depths of His Word. The proverbial cart makes up our willing eyes and hungry hearts, the Spirit-led choice to crack open our …
Imagine while on a hike with friends you stumble across a vast and ancient treasure, filled with acres and acres of gold and diamonds worth many millions of dollars. Knowing it was yours for the taking, would you pass it by? Chances are you’d fill up your pockets and backpack with as much as you …
Jesus isn’t surrounded by a comforting and supportive gang right before He dies. His crew is infiltrated with personal agendas and self-centeredness. Yet He doesn’t address the obvious sin issues in the room. I can only imagine how I would have handled the disciples. My mouth would have laid it all out to show myself …
Our lives are filled with many choices of how to spend our time, energy, and resources. Some live for money and possessions, amassing as much as they can, while some invest their time in education or entertainment, hoping to find long-lasting value and enjoyment. How do we make the best use of the choices we have in …
The word “evangelism” sends a shiver down the spine of many Christians. “I won’t know what to say.” “I want to get to know the person better.” “They seem like they wouldn’t be open to the gospel.” “Evangelism is not my spiritual gift.” There are many common excuses people use for not following the commands …
Memorizing God’s Word is a vital, joy-producing discipline of grace for every Christian—but where to begin? With so many thousands of verses to choose from, memorization can feel overwhelming, and we often don’t know where to start. Why Memorize Bible Verses? Many of us have asked several clarifying questions about this grace-filled discipline, like: “What’s the …
