PREACHING Reading Scripture Before Your Message (Jim Elliff at Christian Communicators Worldwide): It may not seem that important to read well Scripture that you plan to expound, but you are... read more →
CHRISTIAN LIFE Start the day happy in God: The lost art of Bible meditation (David Mathis at Desiring God): Some well-meaning Christians set out to read their Bibles, don’t feel... read more →
MINISTRY Why I’m a better pastor (for you) than… (John Beeson): Why should you even bother with attending your local church? Why settle for the best I can offer when... read more →
EVANGELISM They will listen: Evangelistic confidence in a cynical age (Paul Billings at 9Marks): Paul, the defendant, delivers a verdict. He tells them their rejection actually fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy (28:25–27).... read more →
LEADERSHIP Leaders rise for the occasion: The opportunity of early mornings (Andrew Ballard at Desiring God): Where do we see this leader (Joshua) rising for the occasion? Four times in... read more →
EVANGELISM No one shared the gospel with me (Keith Mathison at Beautiful Christian Life): As Christians, one of our primary tasks is to share the good news with those who... read more →
MINISTRY 10 reasons pastors sometimes bear scars of church wounds–and a challenge to address them (Chuck Lawless): I grieve when I see wounded pastors (even those whose own actions contribute... read more →
CHRISTIAN LIFE Any unchecked sin is ruinous (Justin Huffman): There is not a human alive who does not struggle every day with some sin that, if left unchecked, will bring... read more →
CHURCH The unexpected blessing of a rural church (Stephanie O'Donnell at Gospel-Centered Discipleship): As I sat on a hard wooden pew in a tiny church listening to the preacher, my... read more →
PRAYER Unburden your soul to God (Justin Huffman): Prayer is the way we take our cares to God, the means God himself has given us for unburdening our souls. Coming... read more →