Prayer: Arguing with God
“Getting Things from God: A Study of the Prayer Life.” This is the title of a book published in 1915 by Charles Blanchard. I admit that I’ve never read the book, so I won’t criticize its contents, but I’m certainly…
Do You Bless God?
The practice of divine benediction has a long history. From the ancient stories of Genesis to the accounts of the early church, God’s people have consistently seen reasons to bless their Creator. Abraham’s servant exclaimed, “Blessed be the LORD, the…
10 Tips to Boost Your Bible Reading
1 – Make it a habit. The single most important step you can take to grow spiritually is to commit to daily Bible reading. Don’t commit for a day, a week, or a month – commit for life! If you…
The Problem with Profanity
According to research and my own observation, swearing is one of the most dramatic ways that people express their emotions. It provides an outlet for dealing with unpleasant sensations – from pain to annoyance. Other times, profanity is just an…
Sharing Your Faith with Nominal Christians
According to the Pew Research Center, 70.6% of Americans identify as ‘Christian.’ We don’t need statistics to know about the vast divide between how many claim to be ‘Christian,’ and how many are actually followers of Jesus. Though surrounded by…
How to Use Earthly Joy and Sorrow
1 Corinthians 7 contains principles for marriage and advice for unmarried and widowed people. Yet hidden in this chapter is an astonishing mindset for every Christian. This passage teaches us how to live in the world, and how to interact…
Why Christians Need History
“There is nothing, perhaps, that has so detracted from the glory of God as the history of His people in the church. That is why I am going to deal with this subject of learning from history. Hegel’s famous dictum…
How God Hears Prayer
In Psalm 4:6, David cries out, “Lift up the light of your face upon us, O Lord!” Isn’t this a beautiful phrase – ‘the light of your face?’ The very countenance of God is warm and friendly toward us. Perhaps…
Gospel Discipleship
And Jesus said to them, “Follow me… (Mark 1:17a) When Jesus called his first followers, they didn’t know much about him. At least in Mark’s presentation, Jesus just entered his ministry, and he isn’t yet a well-known figure. So far,…
What Is God Doing in Your Life?
If it doesn’t seem like God is working in your life, you may have a problem. If you don’t see any opportunities to share God’s gospel, you may have a problem. If you aren’t experiencing growth in your Christian life,…
