Dozens of people go to Him [God] to be cured of some one particular sin which they are ashamed of (like cowardice) or which is obviously spoiling daily life (like bad temper). Well, He will cure it all right: but He will not stop there. That may be all you asked; but if once you […]
C.S. Lewis Quote on the Purpose of Church (Mere Christianity)
C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity It is easy to think that the Church has a lot of different objects — education, building, missions, holding services. Just as it is easy to think the State has a lot of different objects — military, political, economic, and what not. But in a way things are much simpler than […]
Christian Parenting: Teaching Kids about God, Authority, and Values
Written by Jim Liebelt at Crosswalk on Thursday, July 23, 2009 Many parents today want their kids to grow up possessing a vibrant faith in God. They hope that this faith, in turn, will impact their kids’ lives in such a way that they become strongly moral people, embracing values that can carry them through their adult […]
C.J. Mahaney: Grace and the Adventure of Leadership
Look for evidences of grace in yourself and others, rather than being so quick to look for areas that need adjustment. Stream sermon
Henry Blackaby Devotional: A Godly Influence
Then the LORD said to Noah, “Come into the ark, you and all your household, because I have seen that you are righteous before Me in this generation. Genesis 7:1 The children of Noah faced a significant decision. They lived in a world where everyone blatantly disregarded God. Wickedness was the norm. No one would […]
Henry Blackaby Devotional: What Comes Out of Your Mouth?
“But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man.” Matthew 15:18 The Bible stresses that what you say is an accurate indicator of what is in your heart. If your words bless and encourage others, they give evidence of a compassionate heart. If you often share […]