Toil in Christ, Y’all
There's a word the Apostle Paul uses in Colossians 1:29 that we often take the wrong way. He says, “I toil.” The Greek word behind it conveys the idea of working to the point of
Andrew Fuller Friday: On Prayer and Revival
[Addressed to all who love and long for the coming of Christ’s blessed kingdom, and whose hearts may be inclined to unite in seeking its welfare.] Christian Brethren! The business for the promotion of which
Around the Horn (April 23)
A Mundane Life Is a Courageous Life In this post Alan Noble notes, "In the modern West, most of us won’t be called on to literally risk our lives to save someone else, but we’ll
Worship and War: Why God’s People Sing in the Fight
What is congregational singing for? That question exposes more than preference. It reveals what we believe is happening when the church gathers and lifts its voices in song. In many churches, singing functions as a
Surrender and the Renewing of Your Mind (Romans 12:1-2)
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Andrew Fuller Friday: On the Nature and Importance of Christian Love
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if
A Hospital Stay, A Husband, and Holiness
The text read: “I think I need to go the emergency room.” It was a Saturday morning. I just finished speaking at a men’s meeting, when my wife texted me. I rushed home and got
Around the Horn (April 16)
Raising Children Who Love the Church Here Tim Challis writes, "As we were raising our children, I always felt a bit of tension when it came to their future within the local church. I wanted
Dead Dog at the King’s Table? (2 Samuel 9)
THE QUESTION NO KING WOULD ASK David is at the height of his power. He has crushed his enemies, united the kingdom, and secured Jerusalem. Every ancient instinct says: now you mop up. You eliminate
The Feast of Unexpected Honor (2 Samuel 9:1-13)
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