Do You Love Your Children?
The Bible instructs parents to love their children. But, the Bible does not define love as squishy sentimentalism that gives children whatever they want whenever they ask for it.
In fact, Scripture says, “He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.” (Pr 13:24) Parents who truly love their children consistently discipline them.
The Great Baptism Discussion of 2007
Team Sunday
Would you agree that athletics offer a strategic opportunity to share the good news of Jesus Christ?
At their best, sports teach young people how to be disciplined and work hard. Teams build close friendships. Athletics teach young people to be humble in victory and gracious in defeat.
Wisdom in the Path of a Hurricane
C.J. Mahaney Bio
Another Bonhoeffer Quote
Conspicuous Providence
No Quitting!
You can probably think of someone who has stepped away from involvement in a local church. There are many reasons people decide to pull away. They find a sport or some other form of entertainment that takes the place of church,
they keep putting off finding a new church home,
they are disillusioned with churches because of a past conflict,
or they feel guilty about choices they have made.
ESV vs NIV in Philemon 22
I have been disappointed with the NIV while preaching through Philemon. An example would be the translation of χαρίζομαι / charizōmai in verse 22:
