Acts 4:12
On the evening of December 20, 2015, 7/6c, a great number of the world’s population watched with anticipation as each country’s respective contestants vied for the crown of Miss Universe. It was a night filled with the usual excitement expected … Read more
True to Owl City’s musical style, “My Everything” starts off with a slow piano melody, which picks up at the chorus where other instruments come in with that kind of sound that draws the attention of anyone who hears. After … Read more
Truly compelling music makes the personal universal. Few artists have done that more consistently or more movingly than Big Daddy Weave. Through more than a decade of hits like “In Christ,” “Audience of One,” “You’re Worthy Of My Praise,” “Every … Read more
By Jon Bloom at Desiring God
Reading people’s comments online is an interesting and sometimes troubling study in human nature. And reading comments by professing Christians on Christian sites (as well as other sites) can be a discouraging study in … Read more
It was 2006 and I was on the throes of another breakup. Not knowing where to turn I talked to anyone, even the people I worked with, pestering them with my problem. In the middle of a session, one of … Read more
Christine is a lover of Jesus, wife to Nick, and mum to Catie and Sophie. She travels the globe preaching, teaching, and advocating for justice. Powered by hot, extra-dry, skinny, cappuccinos, Christine is a lover of words who speaks too … Read more
“Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.”
Proverbs 16:32
Have you ever had the kind of day when you got up on the wrong side … Read more
“If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!“
Matthew 7:11
It is every parent’s … Read more
“But that is not the way you learned Christ!—assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, to put off your old self, which belongs to your former … Read more
The prayer itself is remarkable, for it is short, but seasonable, sententious, and suggestive. David mourned the fewness of faithful men, and therefore lifted up his heart in supplication—when the creature failed, he flew to the Creator. He evidently felt … Read more
Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and … Read more
“For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.”
Romans 10:10
The world, more often than not, places more trust and importance on the mind, believing that the mind is more … Read more
I was born a pagan into a Christian home. My dad worked for a church and so did my mom. But that’s all that the church was for me, the place where my parents worked. To be honest, I thought … Read more
“It Is Well,” was written by Jesus Culture artist, Kristene DiMarco. This second track in Bethel Music’s “You Make Me Brave” album, the soothing and delicate tones incorporate the classic hymn into a written declaration of Jesus’ faithfulness in her … Read more
The title track of Passion’s latest album with the same title, “Even So Come” brings Chris Tomlin to do what he does best – lead listeners to greater heights, losing themselves in complete worship. Sure to be another hit and … Read more
“That Was Then, This Is Now is an anthem to myself,” says Josh Wilson, of his 10th radio single. “It’s a reminder that I’m not defined by what I’ve done in my past but by who I am in … Read more
“This is Living” is the first and title track of Hillsong Young & Free’s new album, and it’s a song that you’ll want to keep listening to. Packed with energy, its beat and lyrics are catchy that you’ll find yourself … Read more
Many of us are brought to our knees when faced with dire situations beyond our control – a woman who suddenly finds a lump in her breast, a mother who has a son battling with cancer, a wife whose husband … Read more
At some point in our lives, we will go through slumps on the road and long seasons of dryness. Every follower of Christ will face a time in the wilderness when trials come or when suffering is apparent. The situations … Read more
The Youth Leader and Prayer
We can get so busy we forget to pray. Youth leaders are a practical bunch and we love to come up with results (some of us can fill the entire day working on, thinking of, … Read more
I took a ride with royalty once. No joke. I spent one day with an African Princess – the oldest child of the last Absolute King of Africa. The conditions of our acquaintance were both serendipitous and irrelevant, but nevertheless … Read more
Last May 29, 2015, a new fashion documentary entitled “The True Cost” directed by Andrew Morgan became available for viewers around the world. The documentary goes behind the glitz and glamour of fashion runways and focuses on the effects of … Read more
Why be a Christian today when you are vilified for building a billion-peso church to house and train missionaries who will be sent to the world when the money could be “used to give to the poor”?
Why be a … Read more
Hardships generally produce sorrow and heartache, but sometimes there’s unexpected joy in life’s trials for those who are willing to look. Just ask Aaron Shust. The past few years have been an emotional rollercoaster for the father of three young … Read more
Generally, Filipinos are shy creatures. We tend to keep quiet when we should speak up, nod our heads when we don’t know the answer, and smile when we misunderstand something. So when the opportunity comes for us to be bold, … Read more
“Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
Hebrews 4:16 (ESV)
Before entering into a relationship with God, we first learned … Read more
I was the proverbial popular guy in high school during my time. Not because of my looks, but because of what I used to do. I had 2 military designations in our school’s Cadette Advanced Training as: Chief Training and … Read more
He was listed as one of the 10 most influential Christians of the 20th century by Christian History magazine. He has also been described as “one of the best loved 20th century Christian apologists” and the “apostle to the skeptics” … Read more
It has always been very hard for me to ask anybody for anything — even God. My family valued independence and we made do with what we had.
I brought that mindset into my new life as a Christian. But … Read more
Last June 25, 2015, the US legalized same-sex marriage. Rainbow colors filled my screen when I finally got online after my mid-year fast. And with it, various commentaries and opinions – many of which are from the Christian community.
I … Read more
Husband, Father, Songwriter, and Worship Pastor
“There are a lot of songs about the Cross on this record. People are almost apologetic about it, and yet I feel challenged not to shrink from it. Our tendency is to make our … Read more
“Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”
Luke 22:42 (ESV)
There is a boldness in Christ’s words as He prayed on the Mount of Olives. A boldness that allowed … Read more
And he said, “Go out and stand on the mount before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord … Read more
I’ve been asked to give my testimony, and that’s always something of a fearful thing because with our testimonies we’re prone at times to become self-centered and self-absorbed and to…even present ourselves in such a way as to appear a … Read more
Forming for the first Planetshakers Conference in 1997, Australian Christian Worship band, Planetshakers is passionate to see generations worldwide unite together to worship God. Their heart is to see people encounter God, be transformed by his presence and empowered to … Read more
“O our God, will you not execute judgment on them? For we are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.”
2 Chronicles 20:12 (ESV)… Read more
A friend who has been struggling with how he views Christianity recently told me how much he looked up to me for how I’ve been “strengthened by my faith.” Those words were echoing in my head the next morning as … Read more
Ken Ham is the president/CEO and founder of Answers in Genesis – U.S. and the highly acclaimed Creation Museum. Ken Ham is one of the most in-demand Christian speakers in North America. Ken’s emphasis is on the relevance and authority … Read more
Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our … Read more
When Tim Ross was sexually abused as a young child, it started a chain reaction of consequences. First was protecting the secret. Next came an addiction to pornography. That was followed by living a double life. At age 19 the … Read more
Brandon Heath is a storyteller with an impressive array of achievements. A Nashville native, he earned the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Award in 2008 for Best New Artist and fulfilled that early promise by garnering numerous other accolades including two … Read more
Laura Klock holds a world land speed motorcycling record. Her husband, Brian, helps direct a well-respected custom motorcycle shop in South Dakota. Their two daughters are also world record motorcyclists. They are a successful family, but it’s been a long … Read more
“Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what … Read more
Communicator, author and pastor, Andy Stanley founded Atlanta-based North Point Ministries (NPM) in 1995. Today, NPM is comprised of six churches in the Atlanta area, serving more than 36,000 people weekly, as well as a network of 30 churches around … Read more
Prayer has never been foreign to David (Dags) Miguel. Growing up in a Christian family, prayer was always part of his daily childhood activities – before meals, before sleeping, hearing about it on a Sunday morning. Though sincere, that’s all … Read more
After college, I was leading a campus movement in a local university. Our team organized retreats, events, workshops, and gatherings as an avenue for students to hear God’s Word. Seeing students give their lives to Christ was the greatest reward.… Read more
The Great Unknown
There’s a lot of excitement in knowing someone who has lived abroad. There is a certain exhilaration that comes with moving to another country. Sometimes though, I feel like people overlook the internal changes a person must … Read more
