When Shame Keeps You Away

When Shame Keeps You Away Article by Stephen Witmer Pastor, Pepperell, Massachusetts Some of us are unsure of God’s full acceptance. We suspect he’s disappointed with our best efforts. We live with low-grade guilt, feeling like we’ve never really pleased him — that...

Emotions Make Terrible Gods

Emotions Make Terrible Gods Taking Control of Our Feelings Article by Greg Morse Content strategist, desiringGod.org “You cannot tell me how to feel,” the little girl shouted mid-tantrum. “I’m not telling you how to feel,” retorted the parent. “I am telling you how...

Don’t Forget the Seasoned Saints

Don’t Forget the Seasoned Saints How to Invite Older Christians into Your Life Article by Hayden Nesbit Guest Contributor Each day brings dozens of decisions. Each day also brings thousands of new books, blogs, articles, and podcasts. Add to this our peer-to-peer...

History: William Tyndale’s Final Words

William Tyndale’s Final Words FROM Steven Lawson William Tyndale’s final words before the chain around his neck strangled him to death were, “Lord, open the king of England’s eyes.” That dying prayer was answered two years after Tyndale’s death, when King Henry VIII...

When Jesus Prays for Your Faith

When Jesus Prays for Your Faith by Jonathan Parnell Jesus will give you another chance. Luke opens the book of Acts by making this clear. No matter how bad you may have messed up in the past, or how oblivious you may have been to the ways of God, or how stubborn you...