Preaching God’s word is more interesting that anything a preacher concoct themselves. It also frees us from the anxiety of having to attempt to guess what the hearers want to hear and focus instead with assurance on what God wants to say. To be forced by Scripture to be servants of the demanding Word, rather …
The idea that Christianity is a ticket out of troubles is not a new idea. Nor is the idea that a Christian experiencing adversity is probably doing something wrong. Paul demonstrates not only that Christians experiencing affliction is a hallmark of Christian life, but also that the fruit of God’s grace and peace in our …
Carrie Underwood has made a solid music career from her win in American Idol. Her latest release is an album of what classic Christian songs (just like the type you’d sing in church). For those who know the difference, they are generally the more revivalist type songs than classic hymns, but as I indicated above …
Jesus’ preaching is challenging to use as a model. Many did not understand what they heard. Jesus did not seem to spend time clarifying himself. And there were many who may not have understood exactly what he was saying, but their reaction demonstrated the point they believed he was making meant that they were implacably …
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