Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He bought with His own blood. (Acts 20:28) I frequently talk with people in other cities, states, and countries who are struggling to find a good church. While this, unfortunately, seems to be the norm these days, it brings up a vital question: What, exactly, makes a church good? The same question also applies to ministries, pastors, and Continue Reading
Re-Minded: How To Renew Your Mind, Quiet Your Soul, and Transform Your Life
I once heard a Christian counselor make this statement: “Ninety percent of counseling would not need to take place if everyone lived by this one verse: He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again” (2 Cor 5:15). While I might differ with the percentage, I love where he was going with this. There are numerous compelling and encouraging truths that can be drawn from this one verse. Always remember, rejoice in, and be Continue Reading
10 Traits That Lead To World-Approved Christianity
The following is an excerpt from our latest book A Tale Of Two Churches: Understanding The Division & Opposition In Today’s Church now available in Hope For Life Resources. Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. - James 4:4 One compromise here, another there and soon enough the so-called Christian and the man in the world look the same. - A.W. Tozer What Causes Continue Reading
Thinking Biblically About Narcissism
In their own eyes they flatter themselves too much to detect or hate their sin. (Psalm 36:1-2) Using the word narcissism has become all the rage—so much so that it has become a household word. In fact, we rarely heard this term ten years ago, but now there are countless articles, books, videos, and podcasts on this idea. Not only that, there is a growing number of people who feel free to casually and summarily judge and condemn other people as narcissists. So what, exactly does Continue Reading