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A "spoken word" video by Jefferson Bethke amplifies the truth that we are God's canvas, and supplements a sermon I preached at Northstar Church called "Selfless Self Love" in our r12 series.
John Piper says, "For twenty centuries the world has given it their best shot—in vain. They can’t bury him. They can’t hold him in. They can’t silence him or limit him. Jesus is alive and utterly free to go and come wherever he pleases." Read more...
Is there such a thing as "radical" Islam, or is what we're seeing "normal" Islam? It's a matter of interpretation of Islam's holy writings. In the end, one can't be faithful to Islam and be neutral toward those who aren't Muslim. How should we respond in a world of militant new expressions of this religion?
"Faith is living in advance what we will only understand in reverse," says pastor Wayne Cordeiro in his book Leading on Empty.
Where you look to meet your needs can lead you to a place of burnout, frustration and apathy. If you're feeling unappreciated or discouraged, perhaps you have been leaning on paper walls. There's a releasing solution for you...
"Nuff said" is always a collection of articles around the interwebs that has provoked a click from me. In this edition: Why it's important to trust scripture; can there be a Gospel without words? A Trader vs. a Christian, Does Powerpoint help?, Be a people person
How can a preacher preach to such a diverse collection of people on any given Sunday? Think about it. People in need of encouragement are there with people in need of rebuke. Mature Christians who "know it all" are gathered with beginners or even skeptics. How can one sermon accomplish so much... every single Sunday? Consider the words of AW Tozer...
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about divine design, specifically in the area of the abilities that the Bible says God gives to each Christian. Paul, under direction of God’s guidance, said these abilities are spiritual gifts. These unique abilities…
Reflections from a devotional by John Piper. Our minds are being exploited... by our hearts. John Piper says, "..our deepest desires precede the rational functioning of our minds and incline the mind to perceive and think in a way that will make the desires look right."