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We’re Not Only to Follow Christ, But Also the Examples of Others Who Do

article May 17, 2019

It’s not surprising that Scripture calls upon us to imitate and follow the examples of Christ (1 Peter 2:21) and God the Father (Ephesians 5:1). It’s more surprising that we are told to follow the examples of the godly people around us, and to strive, by Christ’s help, to be such examples ourselves.

Should Christians Ever Participate in Violence?

article May 13, 2019

My son-in-law Dan Franklin, married to my daughter Karina, shares some great video blogs on his church's site, and the following was one I thought was really excellent. Those who have ever wondered whether the Bible permits Christians to be involved in the military or the police will find some helpful principles to think through here.

True Repentance Is More Than Just Words

article May 8, 2019

We live in an age when politicians and nearly everyone else only admits to as much wrongdoing—if they admit it at all—as is necessary to minimize it and then move on with their lives. But what does true repentance look like?

Do You Want God to Oppose You in Your Pride, or to Give Grace to You in Your Humility?

video May 1, 2019

“God opposes the proud,” 1 Peter says. That’s a word used for battle, and to oppose means to be at war with. Do you really want to be at war with God? No! That's a war we can never win.

Is Death a Taboo Subject for You, Or Are You Preparing for Life’s Greatest Certainty?

article April 5, 2019

Have you and your family talked about the certainty of your deaths, and how that should impact your lives now? Not talking about death won’t postpone it a moment. Talking about death won’t bring it a moment sooner. But it will give us opportunity to be better prepared when it comes.

To the Young Adult Diagnosed with Cancer

article March 18, 2019

Stephanie's thoughts about her experience with cancer will help young and old alike. Coming off Nanci’s and my “year of cancer” in 2018, I encourage everyone to read this article and pass it on to others!

Ed Stetzer on How Christians Need Discipleship to Develop Godly Technology Habits

article March 1, 2019

Many of the challenges and issues that pastors face in discipling and teaching those in their churches have remained the same since I was pastoring over 25 years ago. But there are also many new challenges for pastors, including helping Christians navigate digital technologies and social media platforms.

Philip Yancey on His Own Personal Reading Crisis, and What It Means for All of Us

article February 22, 2019

Philip Yancey, a writer I often appreciate, wrote an article about his own struggle to carve out focused attention for reading, and how his own personal experience reflects our culture at large. The decline in reading books is something I feel strongly about, as those who aren’t dedicated readers most likely won’t be dedicated readers of God’s Word.

What Is Your Opinion of Contemplative Practices?

article February 15, 2019

I don’t believe in painting a broad brush over certain authors when we don’t agree with them in every area. 

Is God All You Need?

article February 15, 2019

In this article, Scott Hubbard, editor at desiringGod.org, shares some thoughts about the statement “All I need is God.” He writes, “Throughout Scripture, God’s people often need more than God alone—they need God through the things he has made.” Thanks, Scott, for this helpful clarification.