A Lukewarm Faith
"I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot!" Revelation 3:15 (ESV) A quiet danger sometimes enters the walk of some Christians long before they notice. It seldom shows up with a
"I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot!" Revelation 3:15 (ESV) A quiet danger sometimes enters the walk of some Christians long before they notice. It seldom shows up with a
Bobby Schuller, the grandson of Dr. Robert H. Schuller, serves as the lead pastor of Shepherd’s Grove Presbyterian Church in Irvine, California. He is also the president of Hour of Power, the ministry’s weekly televised church service, which has been broadcast
“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." Matthew 16:24-25
Raised in church, Bryce Crawford carried a deep faith but wrestled with depression and anxiety for years. One night, at his breaking point, Bryce made a plan to end his life. But in that moment, instead of darkness, he encountered Jesus
“For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.” 1 Corinthians 1:17 (ESV) A phrase has recently gained popularity in
“So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” James 2:17 (ESV) This week, we were visiting with a small group of folks from our church known as a “Life Group.” The concept is wonderful –
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” Romans 12:1 (NIV) There’s a kind of faith that
Philip Anthony Mitchell is a native of Queens, NY. He is the founder and lead pastor of 2819 CHURCH, a lively Christ-centered movement based in Atlanta, GA, and the founder of the 2819 INSTITUTE. An honors graduate from North Carolina Central
“And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” Mark 4:39 (ESV) Stormy seas. Scripture often uses the sea to describe chaos. From the first chapter of Genesis—where the Spirit
“Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.” Luke 10:19 (ESV) There are days when the weight of life feels overwhelming. The enemy whispers lies,