This post was first published in March, 2015. —ed. The sea is no place to go for peace and quiet. Modern meteorology has documented the destructive power rogue waves, tropical cyclones, microbursts, and other weather phenomena that pose unique threats to ships at sea. But the storm described in the first chapter of Jonah was… Continue reading Jonah: The Rogue Prophet
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Why I Still Preach the Bible
This post was first published in January, 2014. —ed. Sadly and ironically, in its attempt to achieve cultural relevance, mainstream evangelicalism has become essentially irrelevant. As Os Guiness points out, [1] the seductive promise of “relevance” is, in reality, the road to irrelevance. When the church markets itself like the world, the distinctiveness of its message is… Continue reading Why I Still Preach the Bible
Backsliding inspirational Bible quotes to empower you
Reading inspirational Bible quotes is crucial to our faith. In spirituality, backsliding holds significant importance. “Backsliding” refers to a spiritual regression, falling away from one’s faith, returning to old ways, or drifting away from a close relationship with God. The Bible provides profound insights into the nature and consequences of backsliding, urging believers to be… Continue reading Backsliding inspirational Bible quotes to empower you
Best inspirational deep quotes to make your life meaningful
Reading inspirational deep quotes brings meaning to our lives. Most of us are caught in the daily humdrum of our existence. We thrive in a routine world – work, eat, sleep, and repeat. As a result, we constantly search for a deep and true meaning in life. We yearn for purpose, a sense of fulfillment… Continue reading Best inspirational deep quotes to make your life meaningful
Positivity inspirational Bible quotes for husbands
In a world of chaos and uncertainty, positivity inspirational bible quotes greatly help husbands fulfill their roles as embodied in the Scriptures. Do we see a glass of water as half-empty or half-full? Having a positive outlook in life is essential and beneficial. According to Johns Hopkins expert Lisa R. Yanek, M.P.H, “People with a family… Continue reading Positivity inspirational Bible quotes for husbands
Positivity inspirational Bible quotes for singles
Positivity inspirational Bible quotes offer a wealth of wisdom and encouragement to help singles find joy and contentment in their solitude. These Bible quotes speak to the blessings and opportunities of being single. They also provide strength and grace that can be found in relying on faith and a higher power. By turning to these… Continue reading Positivity inspirational Bible quotes for singles
Preach the Word: Because It Is Timeless and Powerful
This post was first published in January, 2014. —ed. A primary reason I still preach the Bible is that it alone is God’s eternal and divinely empowered message. Thus it is both timeless and truly powerful. More than four decades of ministry (or any finite number for that matter) could never begin to exhaust its freshness and richness, its depth… Continue reading Preach the Word: Because It Is Timeless and Powerful
Preach the Word: Because It Is Clear and Certain Truth
This post was first published in January, 2014. —ed. Pastors don’t know everything. In fact, an important part of shepherding God’s people is having the humility to take the time to search for the right answer instead of quickly and carelessly deploying the wrong one. But it’s one thing to tell your congregation “I don’t… Continue reading Preach the Word: Because It Is Clear and Certain Truth
Preach the Word: Because It Is God’s Authoritative Self-Revelation
This post was first published in January, 2014. —ed. While the sound of my voice might reach a lot of ears, it’s the biblical content that merits the attention, not me. My own ideas and opinions don’t contain “the words of eternal life” (John 6:68). Neither do yours. Preaching the Bible establishes the authority of… Continue reading Preach the Word: Because It Is God’s Authoritative Self-Revelation
Preach the Word: Because It Sanctifies God’s People
This post was first published in January, 2014. —ed. You wouldn’t withhold food from a starving man. Nor would you deny air to a drowning child. Frankly, that kind of monstrous behavior is hard to imagine. But that’s effectively what many pastors and church leaders are guilty of today, as they withhold that which is… Continue reading Preach the Word: Because It Sanctifies God’s People