Ephraim compromises with the nations; he’s a half-baked cake (Hosea 7:8, ISV).
Continue reading “Don’t Be Half-Baked!”
The Healing Power of Touch
One of the first miracles of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark happened when a man with leprosy came to him and fell on his knees, begging to be healed. Jesus reached out his hand touched him and healed him (1:40-45). Continue reading “The Healing Power of Touch”
“You Must Squeegee the Shower” – and Other Useless Rules
By: Sam Chan
In my house we have this rule: Last Person to Shower Must Squeegee the Shower. Continue reading ““You Must Squeegee the Shower” – and Other Useless Rules”
A “Matter of the Will” to Remain Aware of God’s Goodness in Our Lives – Hillsong’s Ben Fielding
By: Laura Bennett
For as long as the Christian faith has existed, music has always been a part of it. Expressions of worship that offer adoration to God, and give voice to the quiet pains and hopes of our heart. Continue reading “A “Matter of the Will” to Remain Aware of God’s Goodness in Our Lives – Hillsong’s Ben Fielding”
The Gospel and the Salt
In the ancient world there were no refrigerators. That means that they had to find other means to try to preserve perishable food. Salt was one of the most important of those means. Continue reading “The Gospel and the Salt”
The Importance of Music
By: Nikki Poulton
Music is incredibly powerful. It has a way of moving the heart that nothing else does. Music can bring joy, sadness, contentment, new perspectives, anger, and everything in between. Continue reading “The Importance of Music”
Finally Free and a Little Afraid: Mac Powell on Making Music After Third Day
By: Laura Bennett
Mac Powell has been a mainstay of the Christian music industry for over three decades. First as the co-founder and front man of Christian rock band Third Day, then as a solo artist releasing two country albums, and now with his first Christian solo project, New Creation. Continue reading “Finally Free and a Little Afraid: Mac Powell on Making Music After Third Day”
The God of Justice
I used to love the God of love, but the God of justice? … Not so much. Continue reading “The God of Justice”
The Treasures of Darkness
There really are treasures of darkness! Light is good but darkness is bad, right? At least that’s the way we often think about it. Let me turn that on its head, with a little story. Continue reading “The Treasures of Darkness”
The Self-Help Gospel
Have you tried the self-help gospel? Most people are interested in changing the way they think, and in improving themselves. It’s one of the hardest things to do! Luckily, it’s very easy these days to get information on personal development, whether online, or through other means. Continue reading “The Self-Help Gospel”