Would it be possible to have the cross of Christ plastered all over your church, talked about often, celebrated in festivals, sung about weekly... but still to have a church that was essentially ignorant of the cross and its power? Martin Luther’s vigorous "yes!" to this question was at the
Throughout Jesus’ ministry, he faced much spiritual conflict—not just from demons and unclean spirits, but also in the hearts of his listeners. But how does any of it apply to us? Chris Drombetta investigates.
Summaries and links for further reading on the commodification of the body parts of aborted babies, the invitation to "come as you are", and how to win by not arguing.
Seemingly small chunks of time add up, and I get quality reading done when I take advantage of them.
8 interactive Bible studies for small groups and individuals on Luke 19–24.
It’s a brand new year and everything is starting up again, including home group. Off you go, expecting what you got used to last year… but new people are there now. And because there are brand new people, the group feels different. The old dynamic that you quite liked last year (or at least got used to!) isn’t the same.
Joshua Ng gives an overview of the book of Proverbs, especially in the light of its first nine chapters.
One of the regular observations and laments of those doing gospel work in developing countries is the chronic shortage of helpful ministry resources: books.
Links to good reads on Christianity and politics, gender issues, Satan's strategies, the qualities of 'sheep', online theological study, good habits for pastors, and 2nd century Christians.
We are all tempted to discriminate between parts of God’s word. This could be by giving more attention to parts that we like, highlighting only what stands out to us as encouraging, or steering clear of Scripture we dislike.