December 24, 2006
An Odd Carol for This Christmas Season
A Christmas reflection on Acts 15 and the Jerusalem Conference, calling the church to recognize God’s work among outsiders and refuse unnecessary barriers for Gentiles turning to the Lord.
Articles for tag: Apostle Paul
December 10, 2006
The ‘Easy’ Button
By Arron Chambers If I had an “easy” button, I would have pressed it and . . . “¢ Assembled my son”s bike on Christmas morning in just seconds””instead of spending all day on it in an episode that almost ended my marriage. “¢ I wouldn”t have dated that girl, because she would have worn a label that read, “Warning: High Maintenance!” “¢ My teeth would be straight. “¢ My wife would not have endured long months of pregnancy; instead, our four kids would have been delivered to the front door about an hour after breakfast on a Saturday morning.
October 18, 2006
Line “˜em Up and Lay It on “˜em
A young adult’s comment about wanting the “best speaker” raises a deeper question: have churches reduced Sunday to a sermon-centered product? With voices from theOOZE.com and 1 Corinthians 14:26, this piece calls for greater participation.
June 7, 2006
The Apostle”s Ministry”“and Mine
A weekly task list can breed weariness and self-pity. Mark A. Taylor looks to Paul’s hardships in 2 Corinthians to reset perspective and remember that comfort won’t satisfy like serving others does.
September 25, 2005
How to Help Your New Preacher
Practical counsel for congregations who want to strengthen a preacher’s ministry: set realistic expectations, listen for application, encourage with support and outreach, and pray for courage, humility, and wisdom.
June 26, 2005
The Church’s First Bible
For the church’s first decades, the Old Testament was its only Scripture. This article traces how Jesus and the apostles used the Law, Prophets, and Psalms to preach Christ, guide the church, and advance the gospel to the nations.
