Fasting for Beginners By David Mathis Chances are you are among the massive majority of Christians who rarely or never fast. It’s not because we haven’t read our Bibles or sat under faithful preaching or heard about the power of fasting, or even that we don’t genuinely want to do it. We just never actually… Read More »
Fasting is Feasting on God
Fasting is Feasting on God By Sam Storms If there is a single driving force in our society today it may well be what I call instant self-gratification. It is into this mindset in our society that the Bible speaks about fasting. Is it any wonder that few people are listening? Nothing seems as silly to the… Read More »
What Do You Do When You’re In the Pit?
What Do You Do When You’re In the Pit? By Godwin Sathianathan The first time I heard the words to Psalm 40 was not in a sermon or a Bible study. It was from the lips of U2’s Bono. U2 put the first three verses of this psalm to a song in “40” on their album War.… Read More »
Your 7 Job Responsibilities as a Church Member
Your 7 Job Responsibilities as a Church Member By Jonathan Leeman When you hear the words “church government,” what do you think? Members’ meetings? Elder board rooms? Fights over the budget or the color of the carpet? Too often it can seem that way. Yet church government should involve so much more. In fact, it should tie into the everyday life of the… Read More »
Is Church Membership Biblical?
Is Church Membership Biblical? By Matt Chandler “The spouse of Christ cannot be adulterous; she is uncorrupted and pure. She knows one home; she guards with chaste modesty the sanctity of one couch. She keeps us for God. She appoints the sons whom she has born for the kingdom. Whoever is separated from the Church… Read More »
Making the Most of Your Bible Reading Time
Making the Most of Your Bible Reading Time During college I struggled with one of the essential practices of Christianity: daily, focused communion with God through Bible reading and prayer. I knew I should do it. I could quote most of the scripture references about why reading the Bible is crucial. I even learned… Read More »
Grow a Disciple-Making Culture in Your Church
Grow a Disciple-Making Culture in Your Church I owe a significant debt to four men and three churches who, over the years, became my spiritual fathers and families. These wonderful people walked alongside me through troubling and joyful times. They prayed with me, mentored me, and laughed with me. They celebrated my victories and… Read More »
