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What does the Bible say about the church?

Finding a New Place to Sit

Finding a New Place to Sit

I remember, long ago, when Beth and I were sitting in the multi-purpose room of Bella Vista Middle School, getting ready for worship service to start. We were on the left side, just off the aisle, when a couple in their mid-fifties approached us and said, "Ummm,

Learning from the Second String

Learning from the Second String

There are many godly men and women in the Bible. The list is much longer than Abraham, Joseph, Deborah, Ruth, David, Josiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, Esther, John the Baptist, Mary, Martha, Peter, John, James, and Paul. Those are some of the names that come readily to mind whenever you think of

What Happens in the Heat

What Happens in the Heat

The weather forecast after we arrived home from a trip to the northwest was not encouraging. For the last two weeks, we'd enjoyed highs in the 80's, and we came home to a boiler!! When I got home that evening, I walked the yard to survey

Can I Wear Shorts to Church?

Can I Wear Shorts to Church?

ALERT: on Saturday, the temperature will climb to approximately 415°. Sunday will cool down to a balmy 101°. When you arrive this Sunday, expect to see a lot of people wearing shorts and flip-flops to church. If you grew up outside of California and the Pacific Northwest, or in

The Mortification of Sin

The Mortification of Sin

Last Sunday night, I had the joy of hearing Patrick Cho preach Colossians 3:8-11 and how we're to be killing sin. At the start of the sermon, he referenced a classic work on the topic, written by John Owen, called The Mortification of Sin. Mortification is

Would you survive an audit?

Would you survive an audit?

Aggressive. Bullying. Hostile. Intimidating.

How to Find a Church

How to Find a Church

A short guide for those looking to move to a new church, whether far away or nearby.

Church — the one place you shouldn’t be surprised

Church — the one place you shouldn’t be surprised

I can remember sitting in church as a new Christian. I was in my second year of college at a very liberal university. I don’t remember how I found the church back then, as dial-up modems were still expensive and very few churches were online at the time.

Gospel Opportunity in Nigeria

Gospel Opportunity in Nigeria

The Economist charts how the world population will likely look in 2050. More than half of global growth will come from Africa. At the top of that list is Nigeria, currently the 7th most populous country in the world.

When Jesus Comes Back...

When Jesus Comes Back...

Some of the most memorable conversations happen when kids are young. Write them down somewhere so you remember them!

How to Listen to a Sermon

How to Listen to a Sermon

Written by George Whitefield (1714-1770)

Edwards & Young Christians

Edwards & Young Christians

Jonathan Edwards is arguably known as the foremost American theologian. The style & content of his writings betray the depth of his mind, and can at times even overwhelm the reader. Less realized is his unswerving concern for the growth of young believers. A small pamphlet has been published by

Jonathan Edwards & Janet

Jonathan Edwards & Janet

Not his wife, but his great-great-great-great-great-great-grandaughter...