There is beauty in offering praise to God through the timeless mediums of psalms and hymns. For you, as a worshiper, these expressions provide a means to connect with God, to lay your heart bare in reverence. Similarly, if you were blessed with the gift of song and melody within...
I can’t put into words my degree of nostalgia in seeing the name John Stott, much less reflecting on his words.
Recently, I had friends and family over for Sunday dinner. Adults were seated around the dining room table laughing, joking and eating good food. Children were running through the house, some playing cars and trucks, some playing soccer, some building towers with Legos. It was wild and won
On Friday, November 3, I will be at the Maritime Conference Center in Linthicum Heights, Maryland for Chumpalooza. This is a conference designed for faithful spouses–i.e. chumps. It is a first of its kind sort of gathering. I am truly excited to be a part of it and get to connect in person with … Continue reading "Speaking at Chump Nation conference – Chumpalooza in November"
Christians faced with terminal illness or imminent death often feel they’re leaving the party before it’s over.
This post was first published in January, 2014. —ed. One frequently overlooked benefit of consistent Bible exposition is that the preacher’s faith and practice is tested by every text. Over the long haul, everything I have ever taught has had to survive the scrutiny of the Scriptures. By God’s grace, I’ve been able to teach
Harvest Crusade 2023 is happening this summer—and you’ll want to be there! Whether you’re a believer or not, there’s something for you…
Join Pastor Greg Laurie online or in person at Riverside, OC, or Maui this Good Friday and Easter! See our 2023 service times & locations.
Fellowship in the Bible What does the Bible say about fellowship? Throughout the Bible, fellowship is celebrated as an essential spiritual practice. In coming together to worship God, cooperate in his work, and strive for unity of heart and mind through obedience to His will, we can be closer to each other, united by a
Beverly Lewis’s bestselling book series The Heritage of Lancaster County has been developed into a theatrical musical that is coming to the big screen as a Fathom movie event on February 20th. Called The Confession, it is a story firmly rooted in Amish culture that explores what happens when a family risks being shunned because their daughter has decided to explore the possibility of living in a world defined by a modern set of principles, ideals, and lifestyle.
In my own Christian heritage among the Churches of Christ, one pivotal moment in modern history loomed large over our identity. It was 1801 in Cane Ridge, Kentucky, when Barton W. Stone and a group of preachers decided it was time for a revival. They started preaching the gospel and between 10,000-20,000 people showed up during the course of the revival. For context, that’s nearly 10% of the population of Kentucky in 1801! However, the revival that started on a Friday night developed a typica…
Mentoring is an adventure not to be missed—an investment that has eternal rewards.
Manipulative people detest when they lose their power over someone else. Manipulation is a game constantly played in human relationships. We often get caught in it because we love the people playing, and we don’t want to risk losing their friendship if we don’t keep them happy. Such a life, however, will not lead you
My heart beats with a passion to tell people about Jesus … about His great love for us … about His amazing grace … and about the abundant life He is willing to give each one of us.
Ministry is hard. It’s even harder when you aren’t prepared. Take some time now and consider how you are responding to the demands of ministry, how you can improve, and developing a plan to address any concerns you uncover.
Food enriched every aspect of our lives. The connection between breaking bread and building bonds fosters belonging within family.
God created us for community; to live, breathe, and have our being in Him, (Acts 17:28) but also deriving that same existence from others created in His image. Our very souls become fed by meaningful connection to others.
Is there a difference between assemblingin personversus assemblingonline? Last time, we argued that Scripture commands believers to assemble (Hebrews 10:25). But with the advances of modern technology, that command must be further elaborated. Why does it matter if we gatherdigitallyinstead ofphysically? The answer to this question lies in biblical anthropology—the study of humanity. Embodied Souls
Has the church as we know it out-lived its shelf life? Do we need to redesign our congregations to fit modern sensibilities and technological advances? That’s the argument put forth in a recent series of articles atThe Christian Postpromoting virtual congregations and churches designed for the metaverse. As we sawlast time, God’s Word is sufficient
Savoring moments with backyard squirrels, birds, and rabbits frequenting our yard, impressed upon me the fellowship of compassion in creation.