Lessons we can learn

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You will learn about books from thought leaders in ministry, faith and life.

You will find moving examples in people and events from the history of God’s people.

You will read insights into biblical passages with suggestions for applications in your life.

You will see ways that others have served in churches and other ministries.

Each week you’ll receive something to think about and use to change your life.

Pray for Myanmar

I received this from a couple who are former students and colleagues at Western Seminary, Portland, Oregon. They are currently leaders in the Asian ministries of WorldVenture, formerly the Conservative Baptist Foreign Mission Society. Please pray with us. Pray for Myanmar We have all seen pictures of the 7.7 earthquake that struck Myanmar on March […]

3 Types of People Are in Our Churches…. One Is Not So Good  

Not even the apostles had perfect churches.  I have written about this in the past. John’s letters show us how they were imperfect. 2 John is about false teachers. John built this epistle around unifying key words. In the 13 verses of 2 John the following words are repeated: In this letter, John tells his […]

Book Review: Ross Douthat. Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious. Ross Douthat. Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics

Ross Douthat. Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious Ross Douthat. Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics Why Religion Still Matters with Ross Douthat. A podcast interview. Ross Douthat: Why Everyone Should Be Religious [Gospelbound – Ep. 147] A Gospel Coalition podcast. Why You Need Religion (with Ross Douthat) A podcast with Gavin […]

Book Note: John F. Evans. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works, 11th Edition

John F. Evans. A Guide to Biblical Commentaries and Reference Works, 11th Edition. Evans currently teaches at Union School of Theology in Wales. He has had a long and varied career including eight years at the Africa International University in Nairobi, Kenya. This work is over 500 pages in print. One chapter gives his recommendation […]

Life of Christ- Matthew 28, 1 Corinthians 15, When doubts get in the way. repost.

Great Commission The Great Commission which closes the Gospel of Matthew has been powerful marching orders for the Church.  It is often preached and has motivated countless Christians to lives of sacrificial outreach. (Matthew 29:16-20) The risen Jesus appeared to the remaining eleven disciples and other followers. He gave them the plan for their future and […]

Life of Christ- John 21, What happens when we sin? repost.

Christians don’t lead perfect lives.  We sin and each time we sin there is a choice. We can agree that it is wrong and decide not to do it again and be restored. We will sin again, and the process will be repeated.  We will mature and change but we will always be plagued by our […]

Life of Christ- John 20, Sometimes people don’t act the way you’d predict. repost.

Sometimes people don’t act the way you’d predict. After his death, resurrection, and the first post-resurrection appearances, Jesus found the disciples hiding in fear of the Jews on Easter Sunday evening.  After the powerful events of the first Easter they were still afraid. (John 20:19) In contrast, Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus revealed their allegiance to […]

Life of Christ- John 20, “He is risen…His is risen indeed.” Actually,” They have taken the body.” repost.

Each year at Easter the worship leader comes to the microphone to begin the service and energetically says, “He is risen.” It usually takes three attempts but eventually there is a semi-crisp response. “He is risen, indeed.” Some among us assume that we are trying to recreate the triumphal moment on the first Easter morning.  The […]

Life of Christ- John 15, Jesus’ followers must be fruitful. repost.

Jesus’ hour had come Jesus knew that His hour had come as He approached the final night with His disciples. He washed their feet as an example of humility.  He then told them that one of them would betray Him. He told them that He was leaving and that Peter would deny Him. (John 13) […]
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