Every pastor already faces this. Unfortunately, I fear the problem will only become more common in the future; that is marriage counseling as a result of a husband’s struggle with pornogrpahy. The work to restore trust and intimacy within a marriage deeply affected by this sinful struggle is only possible through the gospel and applied... Continue Reading

We should be dumbfounded at how doable the remaining task of world missions is. Before I show this, let’s clarify some definitions. Missions is not the same as evangelism. Evangelism is sharing the gospel with any unbelievers, and that work will never be done till Jesus comes. Missions, on the other hand, relates to people... Continue Reading

From various sources, many slaves began to pick up bits and pieces of biblical truth.  By God’s grace they were able to gain interesting insights into God and his covenant grace as they put these fragments of truth together — foundational insights on which much of Reformed theology is predicated.  These truths confirmed the slave’s... Continue Reading

Our approach to church planting, therefore, will focus not upon gimmicks, strategies and programs, but upon a winsome and warmhearted proclamation of Christ through Word and sacrament, and an utter dependence upon God in prayer.  And of course, from reverent and biblical worship will flow all manner of kingdom work such as discipleship, evangelism and... Continue Reading

Empower biblically qualified people to do the work with you.  Share the responsibility, authority, and equipping of your people and the ministry you do.  I am confident that you will not only see God work in more fruitful healthy ways, but you will be more “appreciated” by your people for it.   Isn’t it amazing... Continue Reading

You see, my husband is not a believer . . . a fact I routinely brought before the Lord and prayer partners. During our twenty-five years of marriage, I had purchased countless books and CDs….Yet, my daily prayer, Please change his heart, had gone unanswered. Not, however, because of a lack of evangelism on my part. I left... Continue Reading

I wish with all my heart that my daughters will be enabled by God to go through their teenage years without the horrible female insecurities so characteristic of our age, insecurities that cause young women to seek affection in any male who will give them attention. It is those insecurities that cause women to endure... Continue Reading

God has something more to offer us than a counseling seminar on worry. What we learn is that worry not just a personal problem with which we wrestle. Worry is an adversary of the kingdom that Jesus is teaching about. It is a red flag, a warning siren, alerting us to kingdom conflict.   God... Continue Reading

China Aid cites Shouwang Church as an example of closures by authorities. “Landlords were pressured to terminate lease agreements with church members, church members who had purchased real estate were unable to take possession of them, church leaders were placed under house arrest and church members were evicted – all of which was done to... Continue Reading

Prothero does undress the situation for us on how little most Americans know even about the popular faith that they profess to follow. Here is a small sample of the astonishing condition he reports we are in: Only half of American adults can name even one of the four Gospels. Most Americans cannot name the... Continue Reading