Churches that have so much traditionalism and refuse to contextualize anything for the sake of the Gospel may have solid biblical doctrines and theologies, but are not reaching the culture around them. Churches that are so seeker friendly and numbers/business oriented may draw people in but fall short on spiritual depth and discipleship. »
“I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.” Psalm 57:2 Understanding of God’s Providence has helped me to better trust and hope in God, in spite of the obstacles, trials, or troubles I encounter. John Flavel, a puritan pastor/theologian, wrote The Mystery of Providence. Although published in 1678, it still serves as »
In the winter of 2004, I attended a conference for college students with Campus Outreach. Randy Pope spoke that week on the topic of counterfeit faith. What he really discussed was true faith and how faith and grace play out in our walk with Christ. What stood out most to me was his story about his »
The first Part of this book really brings to life what an idol is, why we are drawn to them, and what happens in our lives when we worship anything but God alone. Keller does a great job of cutting through all the surface issues and getting to the heart of our idolatry! »
What a concept… to think that God could and does use my marriage to sanctify me. For centuries celibacy has been considered the pinnacle of spiritual devotion for Christians. I’m not here to slam monks and nuns, but if you want the real you revealed to you with a vengeance… get married. You learn very »
D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones was perhaps one of the most influential Evangelicals of the twentieth century. His book Spiritual Depression is a compilation of twenty-one sermons he preached at Westminster Chapel in London. Drawing from Psalm 42:5,11, Lloyd-Jones diagnoses many problems that Christians encounter on a day-to-day basis. Lloyd-Jones unpacks issues that can cause Christians to lose »