Resources by Topic: Christian Life

Margaret and I began our ministry in the Philippines in 1970 on the small island of Mindoro. As new missionaries, we were discouraged. We not only struggled to learn a new language and a new culture, but we also had no income for three months. In fact, we did not even have one dollar.

Are you bored? Anxious? Toying with temptation? Looking for something new, exciting or enticing to satisfy some inner craving? Listen to those wants. They show you what you really desire: “...God is the answer to our deepest longings” I Corinthians 6:13 (Phillips).

Complaining is unbecoming of the true Christian and yet we are proficient at it. The cure is found in these verses. In Christ we are never hopeless or forsaken. Every trial has meaning. Meditate on this cure in order to change both your language and your heart.

When I find myself thinking that this current challenge is going to kill me, I just remember that I thought the same thing about my first shower.

List of falsehoods in "The Divinci Code", from Josh McDowell's book: The Da Vinci Code - A Quest for Answers.

Two hours into the breakfast, emcee Brent Jones introduced Dungy, who was welcomed with a lengthy standing ovation. Dungy thanked the crowd, shared an anecdote about Martin, then told the crowd he was going to speak for about 15 minutes.

When it comes to church involvement, many in previous generations struggled with legalism. Today many struggle with the opposite–license.

I have spent hours on the phone in the last week with End of the Spear producers Mart Green and Steve Saint.

How should we think about our Saturday night service in view of “the Lord’s Day” being the “first day of the week”? So here is my response.

I was reading and meditating on the book of Hebrews recently, when it hit me forcefully that a basic and compelling reason for education—the rigorous training of the mind—is so that a person can read the Bible with understanding.

If we had more pastors like Rice, we’d have fewer judges like Greer.

Why doesn't God cure everyone who prays fervently for healing? The life context of the question is all too familiar. The issue arises in our darkest hours—in the hospital ward, in the doctor's office, when the unfavorable test results return. Our need often arises unexpectedly and then consumes us.

Little faith will bring your souls to heaven, but great faith will bring heaven to your souls.

God gives good press to doctrine. But surveys of evangelicals usually do not—until recently.