Matthew 17:5

Thispost was first published during January 2016. –ed. The church has fallen into a dangerous pattern when it comes to divine direction. Too many believers today are trying to hear directly from God—whether through an audible voice or a stirring of their souls. Worse still are the people who legitimize everything from heresy to fundraising …

How Can We Orient Ourselves to Prayerfulness? by Sue Hitchman “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” (2 Cor. 4:18, NIV) The orientation of prayerfulness is really all about the unseen. It’s about entering the… Continue reading How Can We Orient Ourselves to Prayerfulness?…

Happiness is built into Him. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have always enjoyed a happy relationship.…

Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the…

What is our source of joy? We read about it, and we talk and sing about it. The Bible tells us the joy of the Lord is our strength. We also find joy listed as o…

The “gospel of the kingdom” expects God to reveal who is king.…

What is our source of joy? We read about it, and we talk and sing about it. The Bible tells us the joy of the Lord is our strength. We also find joy listed as o…

This post was originally published in July 2014.–ed. Sanctification is work.Hardwork. Butwhosework is it? For the biblical answer to that question, we’ve been examining Paul’s teaching inPhilippians 2:12-13, in which he highlights the cooperative nature of sanctification. So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now …

Have you ever delighted in someone without having strong feelings about that person?…

The best interpretation of what God says is to be the community he leads.…