John Howard tackled a Sunday night sermon series at Second Baptist Church of Marion on the objections people raise to Christianity. This is an excerpt from his response to the statement: “Doesn’t Christianity oppress people?” This question may not be one you’ve grappled much with yourself, but you will eventually hear some form of this […]
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I’m hearing God’s voice through you
Listening to God is an opportunity. God’s Word implores us, “So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants, by loving the Lord your God, by obeying his voice, and by holding close to him; for this is your life and the length of your days…” (Deut. 30:19-20, NASB). My family’s […]
Golden opportunity: New best seller may prompt gospel conversations
It’s not every day that a novel with frequent references to kindness, hope, and heaven is the top selling book at Amazon and reaches number one on the New York Times list. But Theo of Golden has. In this Easter season, the unlikely bestseller could open doors for conversations about faith like The Chosen TV […]
How your Church can cultivate an evangelistic culture
A renewal of evangelistic zeal is dependent first on the Holy Spirit. When he finds a people who are open to his work and eager to share their faith, the Spirit opens doors for gospel conversations and readies the waters for baptism. IBSA’s Mark Emerson said there are vital ways for churches to encourage an […]
Half-stepping for Jesus
A pastor-friend called me just before Easter. “We’re having a joint Maundy Thursday service with the church down the street,” he told me. “Their minister said he’d rather not have the foot washing, because feet are gross. He wants to wash hands instead.” “Hands?!” I erupted. “That’s Pilate!” “What?” “Pilate! That’s Pilate, washing his hands […]
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