God moves among his people. It’s clear throughout scripture and modern church history. So how do we prepare for a divine encounter? How should we respond when it happens?
God moves among his people. It’s clear throughout scripture and modern church history. So how do we prepare for a divine encounter? How should we respond when it happens?
When life gets hard, a gap grows between your present reality and your hopes and dreams. Sometimes your past looks better than your future. But God has a message of hope for the discouraged. He is near to the brokenhearted and promises a future more glorious than we can imagine!
In our spiritual lives, the painful moment when we become aware of our shortcomings often brings shame or defensiveness. How can we move from being "unconsciously incompetent" to knowing we fell short and addressing it? The book of Haggai offers a profound example of how to respond to rebuke.
It seems like Christians are either fixated on end-times prophecies OR avoid the topic altogether. But how does Jesus' imminent return affect us today? And how should we live in light of his coming?
Gleaning from the story of William J. Seymour, Matt teaches from 1 Peter 2:4-10 and reminds us who we are and, as a result, what we do.
In a culture that says faith and work don't mix, how do we clock in as Christians? What is the biblical view of vocation? Does our work matter to God? And does God matter to our work?
Have you ever sneakily regifted a scented candle or book you didn't really like for the office Secret Santa? That might be frowned upon in polite society, but regifting spiritual gifts is actually part of God's design for the Body of Christ.
In Romans 9 & 10, Paul explains that many of God's people had rejected GOD'S WAY of salvation and opted to rely on their works instead of faith in Christ. This made Jesus a stumbling stone instead of their cornerstone. Two millennia later, we often fall into the same trap and try to earn our way into God's family.