True Freedom
Redemption is a theme that universally resonates within the hearts of everyone in the world. It is a topic that is desperately needed to be talked about and shared with a world shackled and ensnared by sin....
Why I Stopped Outlining Sermons
If there is anything that is drilled into all budding preachers, it is the importance of developing the sermon outline. The outline must preferably have three major points with one overriding theme. There ought...
Do We Use Scripture Properly?
In the times we live in, it seems that everyone has an opinion and everyone’s opinion is “correct.” Thoughts and views are being thrown around as facts and everyone has to be heard. Whether on Facebook, Twitter...
Leading through Change
Change is a word that causes most churches to cringe at its mention. In other facets of life, people endure change, and it is usually embraced, because most societies believe in order to become better and more ...
The Soul’s Trust in the Sovereign’s Care
This excerpt comes from David Powlison's new book God's Grace in Your Suffering and is titled The Soul’s Trust in the Sovereign’s Care. The excerpt looks at 1 Peter 4:19 which says "Let those who suffer accordi...
4 Simple Tips on How to Be a Better Listener
In my previous article, “The Art of Listening,” I noted that while listening well can be difficult, it is not complex. The difficulty lies more in our motivation and assumptions. The nuts and bolts are few, and...
4 Ways to Have Confidence in Your Calling
You’ve probably seen this statistic floating around Facebook recently. The statistic read: 97% of pastors have been betrayed or accused by their trusted friends. Unfortunately I couldn’t find the source of this...
40 Courageous Quotes from Evangelist Billy Graham
Billy Graham preached the message of Christ’s freedom and forgiveness around the world, reaching over 200 million people in more than 185 countries. He lead hundreds of thousands of people to pray to receive Je...
The Inexhaustible Masterpiece
They say that students and lovers of art will spend weeks sitting before a single masterpiece by one of the great artists. Some repeat this process year after year. To fully enjoy such a masterful work of art ...
The Difficult Art of Listening
“I’m not satisfied with how well I help when someone comes to me for counsel.”
“When the other person is sharing their trouble, are you thinking of how to answer?”
“Yes.”
“That’s your problem.”
I we...