How Slowing Down Speeds Up the Church July 24, 2023 by: Nathan Knight The Speed of Church Planting The kingdom of heaven is like a marathon runner. He gets better at running fast by running slower. Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya, a two-time gold medalist and record holder, has a training regimen that may be described…
10 Things You Should Know about the Beatitudes July 22, 2023 by: Chris Castaldo This article is part of the 10 Things You Should Know series. 1. The Beatitudes define our deepest needs and calling in Christ. The Beatitudes dig beneath the surface, exposing what we really need. To satisfy our hunger for wealth, Jesus…
What Are Some Dangers of Neglecting Church History? July 21, 2023 by: Stephen J. Nichols A Corporate Gift Here’s a great quote that I love from Charles Haddon Spurgeon. He was the Baptist pastor in 19th century London at the Metropolitan Tabernacle. Thousands would come to hear Spurgeon preach. Many of his sermons are read…
How to Grow in the Fear of the Lord July 20, 2023 by: Michael Reeves A Matter of the Heart The fear of God is the heartbeat of our new life in Christ and “the soul of godliness.”1 As such, it is not the mere sum of certain behaviors, or something we can acquire with…
How Can Jesus Possibly Say That Those Who Mourn Are Blessed? July 18, 2023 by: Chris Castaldo Comfort for the Grieving The doctor said, “The child has severe hemophilia.” In the crib looking up at me with charming brown eyes lay a beautiful baby boy. A “severe” hemophiliac. My son. Emotions swirled. “Are you sure?”…