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Joe Carter on How Brokenness Gives Credibility to False Teaching

article May 15, 2017

Heresies are deadly destructive, but they’re also attractive because of the bits of truth they contain. They’re like chocolate-covered rat poison. Without its truth-coating, many believers wouldn’t swallow its lies. C. S. Lewis put it this way: “By mixing a little truth with it, they had made their lie far stronger.”

Ray Ortlund on What Makes a Gospel-Centered Church

article March 17, 2017

I deeply appreciate Raymond C. Ortlund Jr., just as I did his father and mother, who I’ve mentioned before. I have really enjoyed Ray’s powerful little book, The Gospel: How the Church Portrays the Beauty of Christ, which I would highly recommend to anyone desiring to start or help refocus a church on the Gospel.

What Should We Think About Holy Laughter?

article January 18, 2017

When I was recently asked my opinion about holy laughter, I was surprised, since I thought of it as something that happened in the 90’s, as part of what was called “The Toronto Blessing,” and I wasn’t familiar with people practicing it today.  Since then I’ve discovered it is still a common part of some conferences and churches.

We Need Honest Discussions About Race in the Church

article January 13, 2017

Racial unity is a topic that I’m glad to see more churches in our country addressing. Still, there’s much work to be done. I agree everyone needs Jesus and that makes all the difference. Yet many whites and blacks who do love Jesus with all their hearts feel alienated from each other when they hear one another talk about race.

Are There Times When You're So Depressed, You Don't Want to Be Around Other People?

video January 1, 2017

Randy Alcorn spoke at his home church, Good Shepherd Community Church, on the topic of happiness. In this clip, Randy talks about some of the realities of having depression. For more information, check out Randy's Happiness book. 

When It Is and Isn’t Plagiarism

article September 19, 2016

From time to time, I’m reminded of how common it is for people to believe a writer or speaker stole his or her material. Sometimes material is indeed used word for word without crediting the source, and this is unethical. But other times, people assume an idea or material has been stolen when it isn't the case.

Tips for Finding a Church

article July 6, 2016

Every week we receive emails from people all around the country (and even around the world!) who want help finding a Bible-believing, Christ-centered church. Some are searching for a place where they can find out who God is. Some are moving to a new area and don’t know where to start. Randy Alcorn strongly believes that everyone benefits from being involved in a local church family.

Preaching Directly and Seasonably: Thoughts from Rev. John Kennedy

article February 24, 2016

I love these comments on preaching. The author, Reverend John Kennedy, was speaking of the preachers of Ross-shire who were not like those described at the beginning of each paragraph, but like those described at the end. 

Gospel Doctrine Creates Gospel Culture

article December 23, 2015

Sometimes I read something that is beautifully worded and right on target. These insights from Ray Ortlund, on churches as gospel culture, is terrific.

Trip Lee on Why You Need the Local Church to Be Healthy

video December 16, 2015

I love Trip Lee, who is a talented and well known rapper (see one of many examples, this song he does with Lecrae). I especially love hearing young people say that Jesus-followers need to be part of a local church.