Knowing & Doing

What are the influences that shape our lives and either make us a man or woman of God or of little use to mankind? Pastor A.W. Tozer lists six: Our friends, the literature we read, the music we listen to, the pleasures we seek, the ambitions we hold, and the thoughts we entertain. The wise Christian will take advantage of these and others to develop a Godly character.

Too busy for Scripture? Drowning in daily worries? What if the very thing you’re neglecting is the one thing that could carry you through the chaos? John Chrysostom, one of the early church fathers, reminds us that Scripture is not just a book—it’s our full armor. Just as a tradesman can't work without his tools, we can’t fight life’s battles without the Word of God. It is our weapon, ou...

What can we learn from the early evangelicals of the 18th century on what it means to be a true disciple? Jonathan Edwards, John Newton, and George Whitefield point out the differences between faithful followers of Jesus and those only in name. These three key leaders offer us some insights on how to truly walk with Jesus through scripture, prayer, loving our neighbors, and communi...

We, as Christians, are invited to change and grow on this side of Heaven. Nonetheless, this journey and path is not easily taken up. As Paul says, we must press on. So, how do we know we are growing? Genuine spiritual growth is an increase in the experience of the new life of which Jesus spoke when he said, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” See how you can partake...

Prudence is seeing the world as it truly is. Culture, from time immemorial, often hides true reality with a mask of gratification and pleasure. The world espouses messages like, “Sworn to fun! Loyal to none!”, but this is not the truth. Being unfaithful, in the end, is a painful life. As we soak in culture, at the movie theatres and elsewhere, we must have wis...

Eric Liddell, rugby and track phenom, used his athletic ability as a platform for sharing the Gospel. He understood that God gave him certain abilities in order to further God’s Kingdom on earth. Eric eventually hung up his Olympic track spikes to go serve as a missionary in China. Despite persecution, moral convictions, and trials, Eric remained faithful to God and served as an example ...

The modern notion of Apologetics is often thought of as someone bringing philosophical ideas into a battle of wits, with the only thing coming from it being murkiness. The Bible calls for all Christians to be prepared to give a defense of their faith. How can we, as ordinary lay people, best understand and apply this command?

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Many are aware of the accomplishments of William Wilberforce and his successful initiatives to abolish slavery and introduce institutional reforms in the United Kingdom. What is not known, however, is that his work is indebted to his closest friends, the ‘Clapham Sect,’ a group of men and women dedicated to being instruments of social and moral welfare. This underground group was highly ...

The Kingdom of God moves forward through Prayer. The Holy Spirit and our prayers to God contain incredible power to bring God’s will. Old Testament patriarchs, the early Church, and Jesus especially, show us and tell us how to pray. We must lean into this power. Praying takes our limited and rational vision of life, and opens our minds to God’s wonderous, glorified plan.

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