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God’s Amazing Grace
"And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: that in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus" (Ephesians 2:6-7). In Ephesians 2, Paul is speaking...
Christian Liberty: Understanding its Purpose
Does the Bible teach on this subject? If so, does it provide any biblical parameters? If not, do believers basically model the time of the Judges where each simply does what is right in his own eyes? Obviously, we have many issues that the first century church never...
Jesus is Praying for You
“Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them” (Hebrews 7:25). As Christians, it is a tremendous encouragement to know that faithful friends consistently bring our names before...
Two Grave Errors in Gratitude : Praising God from Whom all Blessings Flow
2 > 4 Unless you are completely mathematically challenged, the above equation ought to bother you.After all, even second graders know that the number 4 is greater than the number 2. So let mereadily admit that it’s merely a cute way for me to share a profoundly...
The Art of Rest
I have always been a hard worker. Ever since I can remember, I’ve composed lists upon lists, detailing urgent tasks and important projects. I’ve never known when to quit, it seems. “You can’t stop until the job is done,” I often tell myself. If I’m...
Let’s End the Comparison Game: 10 Reasons to Kill Comparison
Today’s post is written by Dr. Cary Schmidt, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Newington, CT. He also serves as an adjunct ministry professor at Veritas Baptist College. He has published many books, speaks across the country to ministry leaders and equips believers...
Distance Education and the New Testament: Can we prepare people effectively for ministry online?
Would you trust a heart specialist or mechanic who received his training online? Then why trust a pastor / Christian leader with an online degree? Your child needs an on-campus experience to develop spiritually. You can’t meet your future partner in an online...