There was this rundown, ramshackle-of-a-house in my neighborhood. It was an eyesore for everyone who drove by it. Including me. I was simply thrilled when a local homebuilder purchased it a few years back. His plan was to fix it up and then flip it for a quick profit. His workers soon tore down
How Many People Have You Converted?
Nothing you or I could ever say or do—apart from the Holy Spirit’s regenerating work—will ever cause a person who is dead spiritually to be born again. Sorry to burst your evangelistic bubble, but it’s the truth. As a genuine believer, your role in this world is to proclaim the biblical gospel of
Devotion: What Are You Devoted To?
What are you devoted to? One of the greatest verses regarding Great Commission Discipleship has got to be Acts 2:42, which says of the early Christians, “They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” In just this one
Which Church Is Doing Church Right?
I’ve been to a lot of different churches in my life. From a bird’s-eye view, many appeared to be quite healthy, flourishing with an abundance of fruit-bearing, Christ-loving disciples. Some of the other churches…well…it might be best if they just showed up next Sunday and voted for a
How To Find God’s Will For Your Life
Have you ever wondered what God wants you to do with your life? How to find God's will for your life? What ministries He wants you to get involved with? Exactly what does God expect from His children anyway? God’s will for every Christian around the globe is essentially this: Make others into
A Choice To Not Commit Adultery
Last night a college student (Marcus) from my church and I went to the Fresno City College to hand out gospel tracts and talk to people about their eternal destination. About 30 minutes into the evening, I saw a young Hispanic couple sitting very close to one another at a secluded table, almost