Category: Links

From the blog: Practice Self-Discipline What is the Attractional Church? “But when attraction becomes the primary mission, you tend to use whatever works to attract them…What you win people with is what you win them to. The best motives in the world cannot sanctify unbiblical methods.” When Your Prayers Lack Words “Prayerlessness feels like wanting to…

From the blog: Flattery is Not Encouragement Waiting on the Lord is Not a Waste  “Why is waiting so difficult? Because it feels as if we’re not doing anything. And that’s the point. You’re not doing anything, but God is. However, waiting is one of the greatest applications of the Christian faith. You are putting…

From the blog this week: A Different Kind of Easter Sunday The Scoundrels of Scripture: A 6-Day Video Devotional “Over and over again, Scripture shows us how Jesus interacted with people— people with hopes, dreams, hurts, and disappointments. We’ll hear what Jesus said to those who welcomed him and wanted him, as well as to…

From the blog this week: 3 Dangers of an Over-Realized Eschatology Free to Stream: The Biggest Story Animated Short Film “During these stuck-at-home days, Crossway is offering free streaming access to The Biggest Story: The Animated Short Film through April 12, 2020.” Coronavirus and Christ by John Piper Another free resource you should check out!…

From the blog this week: We continued our Social Distancing Devos through the book of Colossians. The Lord’s Supper Online? “As many in this emergency situation are being creative in making online worship engaging, there still are a few churchly things that may be a bit more perplexing to figure out. The ordinances are on…

From the blog this week: EPIC: An Inspirational Journey Through Church History. Also, be sure to check out the Social Distancing Devos through the book of Colossians! Practice Hospitality, Especially during COVID-19 “COVID-19 is not going to overcome the world. Christ is. “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this…

From the blog this week: Faithful Unto Death A Practical Way to Love Your (Self-Isolated) Neighbor A practical tip we can do to minister during this time. “A frightened world needs a fearless church.” The Freedom in Failure “Performance-based identity is like a toxic gas, often undetectable and always harmful. We breathe it so frequently…

From the blog this week: Suffering and the Greatness of God Andrew Peterson’s Wingfeather Saga and Why We Need Fantasy I love the Wingfeather Saga and think you should consider reading it!! “True fantasies fill us with longing for a world beyond our own, where death is defeated and wrongs made right. Happy endings, especially…

From the blog this week: When it Feels Like Death Has Won Should Christians Be Anxious About the Coronavirus? “Prayer-infused confidence, compassion, and selflessness should mark how we talk about the coronavirus. Why? Because our Savior put on flesh (John 1:14) and stepped into our sickness, sin, and death.” He Saw God Through His Pen…

Are We Living Out Romans 1? “Romans 1 offers insight into how we shall live in this post-Obergefell world. First, we shall not be ashamed of the gospel of Christ, “for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16). And second, “the just shall live by faith” (Romans 1:17;…