Even though I am only a lay-leader, Bible commentaries hold a special place in my heart. I own a pretty substantial collection of commentaries in both hardback/paperback and also in digital formats (Kindle, Logos, and Olive Tree). Therefore, whenever I am given the...
God-honoring biblical meditation is on a downward trajectory as far as much of Western Christianity is concerned. The sad reality is that most born-again believers are satisfied with doing only their daily devotional, saying at least a five minute prayer (because...
The book of Romans is a gold mine of theology, the depths of which no one has yet to plumb to its uttermost. As Keller says on Location 38 (Kindle), “The book of Romans is the most sustained explanation of the heart of the gospel, and the most thrilling exploration...
The importance of missions cannot be understated. As born-again believers, our supreme desire is to glorify God in everything we say, think, and do, and when we realize there are myriads of people in this world who are currently not doing either of those things then...
The importance of missions cannot be understated. As born-again believers, our supreme desire is to glorify God in everything we say, think, and do, and when we realize there are myriads of people in this world who are currently not doing either of those things then...
Have you taken the time lately to stop and think deeply about why your church structures the worship service the way they do? The truth is the way we worship is a visible proclamation of how we view God and His Word. Or, as Terry L. Johnson in his book, Worshipping...
In what manner would you like to die? Would you prefer a slow, and possibly agonizing death, or would you rather experience a quick and hasty death that you have no time to prepare for? My default answer to this question, and the answer that most westerners would...
The subject of spiritual warfare evokes a wide variety of thoughts and discussions in the Christian community. Early on in my Christian walk I was exposed to a facet of spiritual warfare that I knew very little about, and it was the “binding and loosing” of different...
Books dealing with Apologetics are seemingly in high demand these days. Chances are if you’ve been reading Christian books for any length of time you’ve read one if not more books on this subject. Even though there a lot of great books on Apologetics; most are highly...
The story of Jonah is one of the most well-known Bible stories in the world. Just mentioning the name “Jonah” usually results in the image of a massive whale (something the size of Moby Dick in most people’s mind) swallowing a man whole and then spitting him back out...
The Bible is the most powerful book in the world, and that is evidenced by the countless millions of lives that have been radically changed from reading/hearing it throughout history. The sense of awe, wonder, and amazement that one feels when reading the inspired...
Personal redemption stories are so unique and beautiful in their own distinct way. The various emotions that I feel stirring up inside of me when I get the chance to hear or read about someone describe how God radically redeemed them from the slave block of sin is...
How does a person become a true disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ? Is there a certain level of understanding that a person must achieve in order to be considered a disciple, and if so, how does a person achieve said level? If a true disciple cannot be produced by...
The truth is that we all have a worldview. Each of us possesses a fundamental, well-reasoned belief system which not only guides our daily walk, but is also the reason why we react/respond the way we do to the various circumstances we are facing. As Philip Graham...
Reading 9Marks in Logos Bible Software Before I dive into the advantages of reading the 9Marks Series in Logos Bible Software, let me start off by saying that I will forever be grateful to my Pastor for encouraging me to invest in Logos Bible Software a little over a...