4 Ways to Fight Sexual Temptation
Sin cannot live in the light. Choke temptation by taking refuge in Jesus and the means of grace he provides.
God rarely touches our lives in such a way that we stop loving sin immediately. But as we fight sin and pursue him, he changes our affections. We begin to love what he loves and hate what he hates. Our confidence in willpower fades, and our hope focuses on Jesus, who was tempted and yet... Continue Reading
I Miss My Son Today
I miss my son today. That goes without saying, I suppose, since I miss him every day.
And I am confident that, by his grace, I can carry out today’s assignment. I am confident that I can bear the burden of this day’s sorrow until night falls and my eyes close in rest. I am confident that I can be faithful in today’s calling for as long as the day lasts. I... Continue Reading
Platt’s McLean Bible Church Hit With Attempted Takeover, Lawsuit from Opposition
The suburban DC megachurch’s recent scuffle over race and politics is symptomatic of a broader evangelical rift.
To some observers, McLean’s conflict seems like a replay of other recent episodes from American evangelicalism, where leaders who appeal to Scripture to address social issues are accused of theological liberalism or secular influence even if they continue to hold traditional Christian views. The level of suspicion around such leaders appears to have grown during... Continue Reading
Wife Will Not Be Charged in Pastor Husband’s Shooting Death in Lemon Grove
Noah Shepherd, 29, was pastor of San Diego Reformed Presbyterian Church, a church in the RPC of North America (RPCNA)
Gabriela Shepherd was originally slated to be arraigned in an El Cajon courtroom Thursday afternoon, but DA’s spokeswoman Tanya Sierra said in a statement that “charges are not being filed at this time. The investigation is ongoing and we will review the case as we get more information.” Shepherd was held in custody without bail... Continue Reading
George Liele – First Baptist Missionary in Jamaica
He died in 1828, leaving behind a vibrant church and several well-trained ministers who were able to continue his work.
Through fund-raising, he was able to purchase some land to build a church and a cemetery in Kingston, Jamaica. Unlike other ministers who had constant problems with land-owners, he only allowed in his congregations slaves who had obtained permission by their masters. In fact, he used a church bell to signal when the services started... Continue Reading
The Summer Camp that Was Not Tolerant or Inclusive
St. Nichols School Summer Camp wasn’t compassionate, tolerant or inclusive of our family values.
My 6 year old baby boy was introduced to same sex relationships at St. Nichols School Summer Camp – Chattanooga, Tennessee. The teacher of a 6 year old group played a YouTube video with a same sex couple playing a game. My son came home shocked and asked if it was ok for “boys to... Continue Reading
Why Francis Schaeffer Matters: An Introduction – Part 1
Schaeffer’s keen ability to listen carefully and engage the intellect of these people became a primary factor that contributed to his success.
The stated purpose of L’Abri is “to show forth by demonstration, in our life and work, the existence of God” (L’Abri, 16). L’Abri continues to operate and fulfill the vision of Francis Schaeffer even over twenty-five years after his death. The ministry of L’Abri may also be found in Holland, Australia, England, Sweden, India, South... Continue Reading
John Hus’s Company of Women
John Hus valued the active role of women in the church more than most medieval theologians.
Hus encouraged women to study the Scriptures, to speak to others about Christ, to participate in church singing, and to admonish those who needed correction, including priests. “Listen, daughter, and incline your ears and know that you are a person and that you have a body and a soul,” he wrote in 1412. “Therefore remember,... Continue Reading
Can Vivek Ramaswamy Put Wokeism Out of Business?
Corporate America ‘makes money critiquing itself.’ The rest of us pay the price in diminished freedom.
Born in suburban Ohio in 1985, Mr. Ramaswamy grew up “a nerdy Indian kid with glasses, carrying books from class to class.” Peers in his public junior high school didn’t like his attitude—paying attention in class, getting his homework done, being polite to teachers—and “a much bigger kid” pushed him down a stairwell in an... Continue Reading
William Carey: Keeping the Grand End in View
“A wretched, poor, and helpless worm, On thy kind arms I fall.” - William Carey's Tombstone
Studying church history this way allows the reader to see that the barometer of faithfulness in Christian ministry is judged not by what one may bring as an individual to the work of the kingdom, but rather what one contributes as a servant in the churches of the kingdom, whether known or in obscurity. If... Continue Reading
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