
ARTICLES
3 Reasons to Be Excited Right Now about Jesus' Second Coming
Bogged down by life’s pressing cares? Tired of hearing false prophecies about the date of Christ’s return? Here are 3 reasons to be excited right now about the second coming of Jesus.
Exercising Wisdom When Helping People in Need
In my time as a pastor I regularly encountered people who were in dire straits—unemployed, homeless, struggling with addiction, and the like. We should always seek to help the needy, but we must be wise in how we assist people.
What Is Biblical Meditation?
It’s not an exaggeration that biblical meditation is almost completely antithetical to Eastern meditation. Here’s why biblical meditation is an essential part of a Christian’s worship.
Blood and Water: The Christian Fight for Holiness
Holiness is not something that some special Christians will aspire to. Every Christian will “make every effort ... to be holy” (Heb. 12:14) for the Lord is holy and without holiness we will never see him. Yet, how do we grow in holiness?
When It Seems Impossible to Forgive
Even when we’re confident that we have truly forgiven someone, feelings of rejection, pain, and anger can resurface unexpectedly. Do we need to forgive again or somehow do a better job of forgiving? What should we do when we struggle to forgive?
How Is the Day of Firstfruits Related to Every Believer's Personal Resurrection?
The resurrection of Christ makes the believer’s resurrection necessary. How is the day of firstfruits in the Old Testament related to every Christian’s certain future resurrection?
3 Reasons Why Christians Should Recite the Lord’s Prayer at Church
Even with something as “safe” as the Lord’s Prayer, we need to think, “Can we do this?” And if so, “Why should we do it?” Here are three reasons why we should say the Lord’s Prayer in our church services.
Seek the “Great Gain”— 1 Timothy 6:6-8
Ads and influencers encourage us to want more and more stuff, but God has something far better for us. What does it mean to seek the “great gain” we read about in 1 Timothy 6:6-8?
What Is the Significance of Clouds in the Bible?
The Bible utilizes the imagery of clouds to signal the immediate presence of God in time and space. Here are some ways clouds play a significant role in redemptive history.