I heard about tear bottles on my first trip to Israel. I brought home a dozen with a simple idea in mind, and I've kept a stock of them ever since. What an amazing little help they have been. What are tear … [Read more...] about Tear Bottles in the Bible – and Today
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How To Listen to Preaching for Maximum Benefit
The preaching of God’s Word is a sacred act. When it is faithful to the Scriptures and done in dependence on God, He speaks through it. The moment does not belong exclusively to the preacher, but in fact it … [Read more...] about How To Listen to Preaching for Maximum Benefit
The Biggest Leadership Challenge You’ll Face
The biggest leadership challenge that every leader has to navigate is a person. One very particular person who is almost certainly going to pose you more problems than anyone else over the total duration of … [Read more...] about The Biggest Leadership Challenge You’ll Face
5 Famous Christians and the Bible Verses that Saved Them
Down through the centuries God’s Word, even as little as a single verse, has arrested and transformed the lives of men and women who went on to be famous Christians and great gospel soldiers. Here are 5 those … [Read more...] about 5 Famous Christians and the Bible Verses that Saved Them
What Kind of Music Does God Like?
Music styles in church. Now there’s some fighting ground! But what kind of music does God like? Did you know that the Bible actually tells us? Yes, it does ... In both Colossians 3:16 and Ephesians 5:19 … [Read more...] about What Kind of Music Does God Like?
How To Have Meaningful Daily Devotions
And One of the most basic instincts of the follower of Jesus is daily devotions. Some people call it their “quiet time”. Simply, it’s a time set aside each day to get alone and, at the very least, read the … [Read more...] about How To Have Meaningful Daily Devotions
5 Books Every Christian Should Read
I have agonized over what should be included on a list entitled "5 Books Every Christian Should Read". I have thousands of books in my own library, and a couple of dozen of them were serious contenders. The … [Read more...] about 5 Books Every Christian Should Read
Eulogy for Aeron Morgan (1934 – 2013)
Today would have been my father's 86th birthday. Aeron Morgan went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 3rd, 2013. A week later I had the honor of giving the eulogy at his funeral back in Australia, and … [Read more...] about Eulogy for Aeron Morgan (1934 – 2013)