We live in a pluralistic and increasingly diverse world. Islam is rivaling Christianity as the worlds fastest growing Religion causing many in the Church to ask questions about what they believe and why. In a time of unrivaled opportunity for evangelism to happen the Church must be prepared to challenge and lovingly confront the truth claims its Muslim neighbors are making.
Would Your Evangelism Transform a Muslim?
Suffering Well With Your Flock
Is there a practical way to suffer well? Philosopher Dr. Douglas Groothuis teaches us the biblical language of lament which he describes as a heart cry before the face of God. He shows us a way through pain and suffering from a vantage point very few have.
One Man’s Journey from Prodigal to Pastor
From a rage-filled young man to a thriving church pastor, the story of Raul Ries is filled with one remarkable miracle after another.
Logan’s Story: Sometimes, Saying Goodbye is the Hardest Part of Foster Care
For almost two years, Amy and Brian loved little Logan as their foster son, with hopes of adopting him. Now, no matter what happens with Logan’s future, Amy and Brian know that God gave them a chance to take part in a healing miracle.
Building A Community Through Small Groups
Small groups can be the key to deep, spiritual maturity in the local church. Bringing men and women together who are passionate about the gospel can have a transformative effect on the communities where they live and work.
Form in Them Deep Wells of Faith: An Interview with Dr. Andrew Root
In Faith in a Secular Age, Dr. Andrew Root helps readers understand why deeply rooted faith is a difficult thing to come by in our local church context. Root helps us to consider what faith is, what steps we can take to move into that faith, and connects faith with a Divine action that we can grasp onto for a fuller understanding of what faith is and what it does in our lives.
When Living Pro-Life is Deeply Personal
For Kristan Hawkins, the pro-life debate is more than just a profession. As a mother raising children with cystic fibrosis – a deadly genetic disease – the value and dignity of every human life is a deeply personal ethic that she lives with every day.
Harnessing the Power of Word Pictures to Communicate Profound Truth
Our words can be a powerful tool. With them, we can build up each other or tear another down.
Examining Finances Through a Biblical Lens
Money issues consistently ranks at the top of all relational strife. Pastor Tommy Brown has developed a lens by which we can see how various personalities in the Bible fit with the way we steward our own finances.
Daily Habits that Cultivate a Love for the Word
A pastors calendar is always full. How can this leader find time with his leadership for things like prayer, study, and confession? More importantly, how can he or she find time to do this in their own lives?