How to Read and Apply the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is invaluable, inspired counsel for day-to-day living. But if we don't read the Proverbs correctly, we can actually hurt ourselves instead of being helped by them.
Lessons Learned in the School of Suffering
Nothing ever tested me like watching my little son suffer with a life-threatening illness, but I can honestly say that I am thankful for how that situation taught me how to trust God's goodness.
What is a Deacon?: A 30,000-Foot Overview
Most everyone has heard of a deacon, and many church goers have even served as deacons. But what is a deacon according to the Bible, and what does a deacon do?
The Compartmentalization of the Christian Mind, Part 2: A Biblical Approach
Few professing Christians would say it's OK to obey parts of the Bible but not others, yet that is precisely what we do. Maybe more disturbingly is that many Christians don't even realize they're doing it.
The Compartmentalization of the Christian Mind, Part 1: The Problem
Few professing Christians would say it's OK to obey parts of the Bible but not others, yet that is precisely what we do. Maybe more disturbingly is that many Christians don't even realize they're doing it.
The Last Words of a Graduated Saint
One of our members at Firm Foundation is now in the presence of the Lord. We honored his desires and his memory by allowing him to have the last word at his memorial service.
Who Should Teach?: Thoughts on Teaching and Leadership in the Church
Whether in a Bible study or preaching a sermon, here are five simple, biblical guidelines for identifying those who should be teaching in the church.
Theology vs. Me-ology: Replacing the Truth of God with a Focus on Self
Are you feeling defeat because of sin, or frustrated over circumstances? This is often the result replacing theology with a blend of toxic ideologies, half-truths, and human wisdom. If that sounds like you, perhaps you’ve embraced a form of me-ology.
Conversations that Count: Charles Spurgeon and the Art of Asking Questions
We all like to talk about ourselves. But we learn from the great Charles Spurgeon that the art of inquiry—simply learning how to ask questions—can revolutionize our ability to make conversation, and make those conversations count for eternity.
Fighting the Good Fight: How to Live the Christian Life
The Christian life is a life of struggle. This was central to John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress." English puritan John Owen, in his classic work "The Mortification of Sin," assumes the Christian life is a war. If battling is essential to the Christian life, how are we to fight, and where does the power of God come into play?
