I wonder if people ask you, like they ask me, “Why do you focus so much on Israel? Why not focus only on the gospel and how to live out …
Would Paul Be Welcome in Your Church?
Picture this. You are in your church’s auditorium, and the musicians have just finished playing. As they return to their seats, you flip to a fresh page in your sermon …
Stop Praying for More Patience: Changing Our Perspective on the Fruit of the Spirit
I remember the night I became a believer in Jesus. The Holy Spirit had been working on my heart for some time. When I was 21, God used Galatians 5:22–23 …
Should Christians Tithe Today? (Part 2)
Whether you’re rich or poor, staring at your bank account on Sunday morning leads to important questions with encouraging answers: Should Christians tithe today? What is our responsibility in giving …
Should Christians Tithe Today? (Part 1)
When the offering plate comes my way, or when I’m directed to give online during my church services, I experience conflicting emotions. It’s sometimes hard for me to balance the …
What Should Christians Think About Satan?
In broken English, the former witch, now a believer in Jesus, took my arm, looked me in the eyes, and said, “Pray for me! Daily I am spiritually attacked, and …