“Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21 Look again at that verse, Romans 12:21. Just consider the profound simplicity in that idea. We, the church, are not over- come by evil, but we overcome evil; we overcome it with good. You would be hard-pressed to find a society in …
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.” — Matthew 25:35–36 “We are a welcoming church.” I have heard this line many, …
“I just want God to use me for something great.” At first reading, these words may seem like the bigheaded musings of an immature Christian. You might imagine someone like James or John thinking this way when their mother asked Jesus if her boys could sit at his right and left hands when he brings …
“Now Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, each took his censer and put fire in it and laid incense on it and offered unauthorized fire before the Lord, which he had not commanded them” (Lev. 10:1). Do you remember the tragic story of Nadab and Abihu from the book of Leviticus? God gave Moses and Aaron very specific instructions …
The church is a work in progress. Honestly speaking, I forget that at times. I forget that, though salvation takes place in a moment, we spend the rest of our lives “unwrapping” our salvation and growing to become more like Christ. I forget that if the church is always growing to be more like Christ …
“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. . . And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.” …
“One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.” — Psalm 145:4 “The shot-clock is ticking.” I heard this phrase Monday as a passionate student pastor described his strategy for discipling young people. A former basketball player, this pastor found a great illustration in the shot-clock that ticks away on …
“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison — that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.” — Colossians 4:2–4 I don’t …
“And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, ‘It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty. But we will devote ourselves …
Next week is the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention. This is a unique meeting of churches in that it is technically the only time the Southern Baptist Convention exists. Two days a year like minded churches come together for mutual encouragement and cooperation on issues such as missions, theology, and culture. Those churches …
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