Can you imagine what it might have been like to see Jesus emerge from the tomb? As a matter of fact, the Gospel writers do not record that moment.
Growing up in the church, I held the misconception that evangelism was leading someone through a sinner’s prayer—if I hadn’t done that, I’d failed. But as we read through the New Testament and see evangelism occurring, God paints a very different picture of evangelism.
Just as it is completely normal to call for justice when we are the victims, so also is it completely normal to want to avoid justice when we are guilty.
Jesus experiences the suffering of the psalms, and their hope of blessing is fulfilled in him too. What does that mean for us as Christians?
In spite of our shortcomings, weaknesses and half-heartedness, our gracious God is the business of answering prayer and shaping us into the image of his Son.
Where the true purpose and beauty of sex is twisted and distorted, the design and purpose of marriage is contorted with it, because they're inextricably linked. So, as Christians, how do we set the record straight?
First, how do we assess whether our group members are converted? And, second, what do we do about it if we’re unsure about someone in our group?
A few different ways to stay on task while listening and agreeing with the person praying aloud on your behalf.
Does your church culture perpetuate a “do whatever makes you happy” version of Christianity?
If you have any interest in reading, you’ve probably read at least one of the many excellent articles on how to read more. Then you become deflated, overwhelmed and drift back into being a half-engaged reader.