christianity

community is not about us; it is about God. Community is an instrument of worship, a weapon against sin, and a tool for evangelism—all for the exaltation of Jesus.

For most people in our culture, the Bible is an opaque book whose truths are hidden in an endless maze of difficult words, unfamiliar history, unpronounceable names, and impenetrable mysticism. This situation and a preacher’s calling obligate every expositor to lead people through this labyrinth so that they confront God’s words for their lives.

He does not make life better. He is life.

“Let us not glide through this world and then slip quietly into heaven, without having blown the trumpet loud and long for our Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Let us see to it that the devil will hold a thanksgiving service in hell, when he gets the news of our departure from the field of battle.” —C.T. Studd

One of the most helpful things a young Christian can do is write out his personal testimony.

Will you commit yourself to the Discipline of daily worship? “If you will not worship God seven days a week,” said A. W. Tozer, “you do not worship Him on one day a week.”[9] Let’s not fool ourselves. True worship, as a once-a-week event, does not exist.

"Father, I thank You for the gift of my spouse. Please bless our marriage with unwavering love and understanding. Help us to grow closer to each other and to You each day. Grant us the wisdom to prioritize our relationship and invest in its strength. May our marriage be a reflection of Your love to the world."

A praying life is just the opposite. It engages evil. It doesn’t take no for an answer. The psalmist was in God’s face, hoping, dreaming, asking. Prayer is feisty. Cynicism, on the other hand, merely critiques. It is passive, cocooning itself from the passions of the great cosmic battle we are engaged in. It is without hope.