Christian Contentment in Ministry

Workshop - Resources This week we are having the refresh conference on our campus. Below are resources from a workshop on the topic of Ministry Contentment. I have included the hand out as a PDF for any attendees that would like a digital copy. I also have other resources I mentioned in the workshop. I … Continue reading Christian Contentment in Ministry →

Weekend Renewal: Believing and Following in Deuteronomy 1

Jordan Valley, Israel Deuteronomy 1:32-36 32 Yet in spite of this word you did not believe the LORD your God, 33 who went before you in the way to seek you out a place to pitch your tents, in fire by night and in the cloud by day, to show you by what way you … Continue reading Weekend Renewal: Believing and Following in Deuteronomy 1 →

When God Sends the Wind and the Waves

Rembrandt, The Storm on the Sea of Galilee, 1633. I love the painting of Jesus in the boat with His disciples during the storm. The artist captures both the terror of being in the storm and the serenity of Jesus sleeping. The disciples wrestle with waves and fears. One is even vomiting over the side. … Continue reading When God Sends the Wind and the Waves →

Quotable: Sproul on why we don’t study the Bible

Sproul doesn’t sugarcoat it . . . Here then, is the real problem of our negligence. We fail in our duty to study God‘s word not so much because it is difficult to understand, not so much because it is dull and boring, but because it is work. Our problem is not lack of intelligence … Continue reading Quotable: Sproul on why we don’t study the Bible →

When You Need Some Rest

You know that feeling of exhaustion that goes beyond physical tiredness? You are physically tired too of course, but it's more than that. It's a sort of tiredness that goes through your body into your very soul. Have you ever been that tired? Sometimes it's having too much to do that brings it on. Sometimes … Continue reading When You Need Some Rest →

Quotable: Whitney on the difference between reading and study

Don Whitney has another excellent observation on Bible study. He says, “If reading the Bible can be compared to cruising the width of the clear, sparkling lake in a motorboat, studying the Bible is like slowly crossing that same lake in a glass-bottomed boat. The motor boat crossing provides an overview of the lake and … Continue reading Quotable: Whitney on the difference between reading and study →

3 Practical Tips to Strengthen Your Bible Intake

I just began Don Whitney's Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life. I have read the book before, but it’s been a long time. My youth pastor walked through this book with me the year after I graduated high school. That marks about two decades since I've creaked apart the pages. The yellowed paper and beat … Continue reading 3 Practical Tips to Strengthen Your Bible Intake →

Skipping Meals and Guilty Motivations

Most of us struggle with spending time in God’s Word. We have a vague awareness that we ought to be in the Word more. We have a sense that it ought to be frequently. Most would say daily. We strive, and we aim, and we hope, but it just doesn't always happen. Then we end … Continue reading Skipping Meals and Guilty Motivations →

Put Your Hand to the Plow and Look Back…but Also Don’t Look Back

Reading a page a day is slow, but it is still reading. Walking with God might feel the same way at times. But it is still walking with God. Even if it’s only a few steps a day.

7 Tips to Help You Make the Most of Your Bible College Years

"At the end of your time at Faith, you want to look back and see changes that go deeper than your diploma. You want to see the Lord refine your character, renew your mind, and grow your faith."