The Great Lies of Our Culture Our nation, western culture, and even our world as a whole seem to be in a great moment of ideological war. There can be no doubt that what lies at the heart of this war is the fight “against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places (Ephesians 4:12).” In this war there are many … [Read more...] about It’s Not Like Being Black
Christianity
The Beauty of Christmas
The Child Born To Us Lord . . . Savior . . . Redeemer . . . Friend, these are the titles given to the Christ, the Son of the living God. He was born to accomplish the promises made to Abraham inheriting the throne of His father David. The earth He walked was made by His hands, the tree He hung on grew by His power, and the men who crucified Him given breath by His … [Read more...] about The Beauty of Christmas
An Unwavering Zeal For God’s Glory
Two Different Motivations As the Sermon on the Mount unfolds, there are two very critical opposing forces present within the entirety of our Lord’s teaching. One is the exposure of the hypocritical religious leadership of His day, the other is the sincere devotion to God to which we as Christians are called. Christ exposes the false righteousness of the Pharisees … [Read more...] about An Unwavering Zeal For God’s Glory
Dear Young Pastor . . . Don’t Forget Your Call To Grow
Pursuing Transformation Any pastor knows that the work of the ministry is multi-faceted with several differing needs arising over the course of any week. Just as soon as the call to visit a couple who had their first baby comes, another comes in that an elderly saint has just been called home to their reward. Marriages occur in the life of the church, as does marital … [Read more...] about Dear Young Pastor . . . Don’t Forget Your Call To Grow
No Perfect Pastors . . . No Perfect Churches
The Searching Seminary students graduate with a passionate desire to serve in pastoral ministry. Prayerfully, these men have already been involved in the life of the church while obtaining their education. Oftentimes when they graduate they are ready to find the place where Christ would have them serve Him as a pastor. Similarly, believers look for the church where they … [Read more...] about No Perfect Pastors . . . No Perfect Churches
