God-Centered Praying: Part 2
What kind of progress are we making in the school of prayer? One cannot read the prayers of Paul in the New Testament without being deeply impressed with how full of God they are. With incredible depth and trust, Paul stresses both the awesomeness of God and the very real need(s) of God’s people. Knowing […]
God-Centered Prayer: Part 1
One cannot read the prayers of Paul in the New Testament without being deeply impressed with how full of God they are. Perhaps there are times when our prayers are too full of our own wants and wishes, however, we must never lose sight of the greatness, beauty and perfect character of the One before whose throne we are privileged to pray!
Expressions Leave Impressions
While there is certainly a sense in which Christians are not to be people pleasers (cf. Galatians 1:10), there is no doubt that the words and actions of God’s people should have an impact on others. After all, Jesus did say others “would see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matt. 5:16). […]
Praying For Our Kids
It’s a question that still consumes me, even though our children are now grown and have families of their own. What’s more – I know it’s a question that consumes many Christian parents, because it’s a question I’m asked a lot. We are aware that children are gifts from God, a sacred trust placed in […]
Making the Effort
Out of loving devotion to God and the riches of His grace and a desire to please Him, we . . .
The Beauty of Forgiveness
What a message we’re privileged to proclaim as Christians. God has the power to take away sin (John 1:29). He can remove guilt and cleanse our consciences (Rom. 8:33-34; Heb. 9:14; 10:22). Jesus the “Great Physician” can provide true healing for those who hurt. Surely these are truths we must believe, humbly and lovingly apply, […]
The Identity of God’s People
Few passages in all the New Testament identify the people of God as fully and as richly as Titus 1:1-4. If ever there were a section of Scripture that should motivate us in restoring New Testament Christianity, this should be it! In a world of skepticism and religious pluralism, there is another, far better way. […]
Podcast: How to Keep Your Faith When It’s Tough (Norris Cole)
This week’s episode is an interview with brother Norris Cole, a 2-time NBA Champion who played in the NBA for 6 seasons. During this interview, he talks about staying faithful while being a professional athlete. It was one of our highest-rated classes from PTP 2018, and we are excited to share it with you. We especially encourage parents to listen to this with their children, maybe while driving or during family Bible time.
Living With and Learning From Regret
It has been said that many of us crucify ourselves between two thieves – regret for the past and fear of the future. It was the thought of regret that led John Greenleaf Whittier to write, “Of all sad words of tongue or pen the saddest are, It might have been.” It seems all of […]
7 Key Words of Revelation
While the book of Revelation may at times prove challenging for the best of Bible students, it is especially a fertile field for bizarre teaching and false doctrine when its initial readers are overlooked and its rich symbolism is misunderstood. Appreciating the book’s historical context, along with Revelation’s uniqueness from a literary perspective (e.g. apocalypse, […]