This is one of the most compelling views of the gospel I’ve seen in a long, long time.
What is it that God wants most from me? Is it my marriage? Is it my kids? Is it my job, my education, my future, my career, my skills, my money? What does God want from me? God wants me! That is all. God wants me. For when God has me, everything else will follow …
Saturday evening, during a meal at a restaurant Vonda and I watched a mother berate her pre-school aged child. We watched in horror. I can understand being angry as a parent, and I can understand losing your cool. I have done both as a dad. But what this mother did was horrible. What she said …
I am not sure this guy actually exists, or that he even wrote this, but I love it. And if Junius is an actual person, then I am a new fan of his. Regardless, I agree with what is written. I would be curious to hear your responses. By Junius P. Long If you can …
There are two stages of Christian development based on Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11:28-30: 28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for …
I love my family. Never did I imagine that parenting could be so satisfying. My kids are a source of true joy. Vonda and I learned early on that our kids were our first priority. We made them our disciples, and it is a joy to watch them grow in their faith. Mother’s Day was …
I listened to a speaker recently who wanted his audience to learn about greatness. Actually, I spent a majority of my time listening to the man introducing the speaker. The introducer said we should all strive to be great. Then he added, and this is what disgusted me, we should all strive to be great …
Ken Hutcherson is the pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Redmond, Washington, and the more I read what he writes the more I like him. Did any of you read what he wrote last week? This man nails it. Our President Blesses Sin; God Help Us By Ken Hutcherson Last Friday, April 26th, President Obama …
Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the time he may exalt you… 1 Peter 5:5-6 I blew it. …
On Monday I received the following email from my translator in China. His name is Robin and I consider him to be a dear brother in Christ. Hi, Ryan, This is my another email address. I hope every thing about you goes well. I want to tell you something exciting. I translated all your materials …