What the Sabbath Teaches Us About Thanksgiving
That God commands us to praise and thank him for all his benefits and mercies does not reveal an insecure neediness in him. Rather, it’s a reminder that he knows what we need better than we do.
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That God commands us to praise and thank him for all his benefits and mercies does not reveal an insecure neediness in him. Rather, it’s a reminder that he knows what we need better than we do.
As we seek to live according to God’s moral norms, that is, as we engage in Christian ethics, we need to take advantage of the resources the Great Shepherd of our souls has given (1 Pet. 2:25). I count them as five primary sources.
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.
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
