Mark Buchanan offers some pointers about how to love – and even like – difficult people. A pastor friend of mine quipped the other day: “There are some people I couldn’t warm up to even if I was cremated with them.” I laughed, and then didn’t. I know exactly what he means. … Jesus commanded …
Desire to experience the extraordinary times known as Revivals features highly in evangelical prayer. Students of history will tell you these times which feature great manifestations of spiritual awakening are followed by periods of spiritual decline, showing the fruit of the lack of attention to biblical doctrine, local church fellowship and faithful worship. Places where …
When we seek prayer from others we reveal what we believe is the heart of God’s saving purpose for us. Too often that revelation misses the mark, and cultivates a superficial discipleship and reduces prayer to a shopping list. From David Powlison: Often I am asked, “Where should we start in bringing biblical counseling into …
Love is not irritable, the Bible tells us. Irritability is something that can grow over time. Familiarity and relationship express themselves in passive/aggressive carping, venting, language and tone that would not happen if the relationship was newer or more distanced. It can be a sign we’re taking someone or something for granted, or believe we’re …
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