If, at a very deep level of our hearts, we think the world of the senses—of money, metal, glass, and machines—is what really matters, we will not consider it worth it for anyone to give years of their life to learn how to spiritually care for other people.
Of all the statements in the Apostles’ Creed, “he descended into hell” is easily the most controversial. It’s a polarizing, third-rail kind of phrase that has been handled in various ways throughout church history. Some congregations even omit or alter it for use in public worship gatherings. But before we throw it out, blindly accept it, or edit it in our own words, I believe it would be valuable to examine and assess Christ’s descent into hell.
I have come to realize something: Not being a Martha does not automatically make me a Mary.
Most pastors won’t place a bulk order of this wonderful, short, engaging read. As its subtitle states, they would be far too embarrassed to ask you to read a book whose sole purpose is to better care for them.
Sometimes, the Lord in his wisdom provides us with two equally good options and gives us the space to decide. In such situations, we can find ourselves in decision paralysis, worried that we’ll make the “wrong” choice.
There is no greater joy in the Christian life than living together in life-giving Christian community. There is no greater privilege in the Christian life than joining arms with brothers...
In terms of high adventure and suspense, Acts 27 is a page-turner. Luke records, in vivid detail and nautically precise terms, the voyage taking Paul from Caesarea towards Rome. Bad weather...
The Bible has an overwhelmingly positive view of sex. It is not something naughty, dirty, sinful, or wrong. It is a good gift of God, meant to be celebrated and enjoyed only—within the confines of marriage.
Pastor Paul Carter explains why he uses the RMM Bible reading plan.
In this episode, Pastors Paul Carter, Steve Bray, and Paul Martin discuss the differences between church planting and church revitalization.
Statistics tell us that 25% of current pastors plan to retire in the six months. If that’s even close to true, then we have to ask the question: where will...
What standing for the truth of God's word even at great personal cost looks like in Canada
