By Pete Alwinson. "Men: You can't live with them and you can't shoot them." This bumper sticker glared back at me, as I pulled up to a stop light in Orlando one day. "Now that's one ticked off lady" was my first thought. My second thought was: "I wonder what her story is. What did she experience ...
Category: Men
What Would Jesus Do?
Suffice it to say that it is in the church that we ought to learn what it means to be messengers of grace wherever we are. It is in this context that we are to make disciples. We have the great privilege of self consciously bringing the influence of God's kingdom to a society dimly aware of his n...
A Time to Evaluate
A teacher hasn't taught until the student has learned. With the gospel, learning is used by the Spirit to produce change - in our thinking, our desires, and our activities. So it makes sense to see what the product looks like. It also makes sense to assess the perceived impact our efforts have made.
A Better Way to Handle Abuse
By Ken Sande. Sexual abuse in the church does not have to end in broken lives, agonizing lawsuits, and divided congregations. When people follow God's instructions, these terrible incidents can result in healing, justice, and healthier churches.
Praying the Psalms
By Archie Parrish. As we pray the Psalms, the Holy Spirit helps us commune with the Father, conform to the Son, and combat the devil.As sons and daughters in a conscious vital relationship with our Father and with His family in a local church, we can properly serve as soldiers in Christ's army an...
Do I Know You?
Relationships in the neighborhood, at the office, or at school are important. But if they don't extend beyond the confines of that environment they have limited value. And the same is true of relationships at church. Hopefully, the believer will have friendships with some that extend beyond the c...