The God Conversation
– J. P. Moreland & Tim Muehlhoff. IVP Books. The authors write, “The God Conversation provides you ith illustrations that will linger with your unbelieving friends, coworkers and family members long after the conversation ends. It gives you rich examples, quotes and stories that will help explain the Christian worldview in your conversations, blogs, e-mails, letters
Deep-Rooted in Christ
– Joshua Choonmin Kang. IVP Books. “Come. Accept Joshua Choonmin Kang’s invitation to walk slowly, paying attention to God’s work around you, to walk intentionally, using spiritual disciplines to develop Christlike character, to walk purposefully, experiencing deeper grace and vision. Here are fifty-two brief readings ideal for weekly sabbath reflection or daily devotional use. They point to the path
Persecution
Web site for Voice of the Martyrs, a ministry to the persecuted church whose mission works in more than 50 countries. www.persecution.com 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Salvation – God’s Plan, God’s Way
by Vance Havner – Not silver and gold (1 Peter 1:18)– Not flesh and blood (John 1:13)– Not by might nor power (Zechariah 4:6) 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
"Forgiveness doesn't change the past, but it does enlarge the future." - Paul Boese
Forgiveness
You like to talk, and you like to win
Every argument you may get in;
But to have the last word, yet avoid a fight,
Say, "Friend, you are absolutely right!"
- John F. Brand
Arguments
"The deepest lessons come out of the deepest waters and the hottest fires." - Elisabeth Elliott
Adversity
Thumb Jockeys
Thumb Jockeys Are on the Riseby Ray E. SandersBaptist Messenger You’ve seen them. They are at the movies, on the plane, in the elevator, at church and now they are even showing up in bathrooms! Thumb jockeys are on the rise! Thumb jockeys are those self absorbed people whose eyes are squinted and fixed on
Infidels
2007 Violence and Intimidation Against Christians(WORLD Magazine, October 20, 2007) About 2 percent of Pakistan’s 147 million people are Christians. Most live in Punjab Province. June 17: About 40 Muslim men armed with guns, axes and wooden sticks attack a Salvation Army Church north of Faisaiabad for holding an evangelistic meeting, injuring seven. A month later, the
Volume 07, Issue 20
A Traveler’s ThoughtsMichael Catt During the month of October, I was privileged to speak fourteen times in seven different states. It was an exhausting but exhilarating and encouraging month. While I hate to be away from my own church, seeing what God was doing in these places was encouraging. One personal highlight of the trip
Do You Know? Martin Luther (Part 1)
MARTIN LUTHER – CAPTIVE TO THE WORD OF GOD The Reformation was one of the most momentous turning points in world history. It was led by men of strong faith, deep convictions, great intelligence, high moral standards and tremendous courage. Towering above all these great Reformers, Martin Luther stands out as the most courageous, controversial
The Crucifixion of Ministry
Surrendering Our Ambitions to the Service of Christ – Andrew Purves. IVP Books. Q & A: Author Interview from IVP Books: In what ways do you think ministry is lacking today?Far too many ministers cast their ministry back upon themselves. The danger is minsterial messianism. The fact is, we can’t raise the dead, heal the