For some, the pandemic has been a time of spiritual growth, and perhaps for others a season of struggle. I was challenged recently by the testimony of a young person in our church. He spoke candidly of it being a period of spiritual drift for him. Whether we’re growing or drifting, such circumstances can disciple […]
The present tense of your heart Read Post »
There are several reasons why we might pick up a book or an article to read. Perhaps we want a particular bit of information, like how to change the oil in our car. Perhaps we are curious about a particular topic or historical figure, or we merely want to read a classic piece of fiction.
Why We Read & How We Should Do It Read Post »
20 And you took your sons and your daughters, whom you had borne to me, and these you sacrificed to them to be devoured. Were your whorings so small a matter 21 that you slaughtered my children and delivered them up as an offering by fire to them? Ezekiel 16:20-21 (ESV) The children in Sunday-morning swim lessons at the
“You Slaughtered My Children” Read Post »
There can be little doubt that the Lord and his apostles did much good through their visits to people’s homes (for example Luke 10:38-42, Acts 20:20). The opportunities were used for friendship, understanding and care. Preeminently it was a means of close and careful instruction and was often life changing. In looking at a variety
Knock and It Shall Be Opened to You … Pastoral Visitation Read Post »
Editor’s note: This post is part of a series featuring outstanding excerpts from student papers at the BibleMesh Institute, which offers affordable online training for local churches, schools, and ministries. The author’s name has been withheld for privacy and security purposes. She is preparing to serve as a missionary overseas. The modern period brought a
STUDENT POST: How Darwin Changed Bible Interpretation Read Post »
John Witherspoon was a key religious voice during the founding of the United States. As part of the Continental Congress, he was called on to draft a proclamation for fasting and prayer. Even though the revolutionaries believed their cause just, they were still to humble themselves before God, confessing their own sins and begging His sovereign
Fasting—John Witherspoon (1723 – 1794) Read Post »
