In this short clip Steve Moore shares a very helpful perspective on what it means for the whole church, to reach the whole world, with the whole Gospel. On reaching the "whole world" Steve rightly points out that "everyone has the same need for God, but not everyone has the same access to the … [Read more...] about The Whole Church, Reaching the Whole World, With the Whole Gospel
5 Reasons I Love Reading Books
I realize some of you may think me a bit strange for this, but I really do love reading books. It's actually one of my favorite things to do, when I can discipline myself to sit still long enough. Here are five reasons why I love reading books: 1. Through reading I can vicariously experience … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons I Love Reading Books
The Weightlessness of God
In his book Don't Waste Your Life, John Piper quotes a powerful paragraph from David Wells' book God in the Wasteland: The Reality of Truth in a World of Fading Dreams. According to Wells, while many Americans still assert belief in God, there is a "weightlessness" to our belief in God. He … [Read more...] about The Weightlessness of God
7 Reasons Why People Need to Be in Small Groups
Preaching is powerful, and has an essential role within a church. But I believe that to be a healthy church, to have the kind of relationships we are intended to have, it takes more than just good preaching. There needs to be community. The role of the pastor is important, but his preaching … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Why People Need to Be in Small Groups
Ten Days – Baja Mission Trip: Recap Video
This past June 52 people from various campus chapters of Every Nation Campus Ministries around North America along with members of some Every Nation churches participated in a Ten Days mission trip during which we built a home, built a church and reached out in the community preaching the gospel and … [Read more...] about Ten Days – Baja Mission Trip: Recap Video
Every Nation 2010 World Conference
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn-TdSJ55Bs[/youtube] This conference will great opportunity to celebrate together what God is doing within and through the Every Nation organization world-wide with church planting, campus ministry, and world missions. I've heard from a reliable source … [Read more...] about Every Nation 2010 World Conference
It’s a Good Thing Technology Isn’t Your God
Yesterday I was checking the library website to see if some books I need are available. The FSU library has a neat feature that enables you, instead of writing the title and call number of a book down, to have it sent to you via text message or email. Enamored with with this new technology, as … [Read more...] about It’s a Good Thing Technology Isn’t Your God
Josephus on the Resurrection
Josephus is another source of historical testimony to the resurrection of Christ. He writes this fascinating passage in Antiquities 18.3.3: Now there was about this time Jesus, a wise man, if it be lawful to call him man; for he was a doer of wonderful works, a teacher of such men as receive the … [Read more...] about Josephus on the Resurrection
Ignatius of Antioch on the Resurrection
In response to my recent post The Resurrection of Jesus: Fact or Fiction? one person asked, "Is there any evidence outside the Bible?". That's a great question, and I'm glad it was asked. I'll present some extra-biblical witness and other evidence to support this claim in the next several … [Read more...] about Ignatius of Antioch on the Resurrection
The Resurrection of Jesus: Fact or Fiction?
A few things to consider: 1. Over 500 people saw Jesus alive after the public crucifixion. (1 Cor. 15:6) 2. Those who saw Jesus alive were still alive and well when the talk of his resurrection began. They could have easily refuted any false testimony. 3. The Jewish religious authorities … [Read more...] about The Resurrection of Jesus: Fact or Fiction?
Where Preparation Meets Opportunity
In 2002 Steven Bradbury became the first Australian to ever a gold medal at the Winter Olympics. Watch how he did it here. Some call it luck, but in reality this was a moment where preparation met opportunity. All the years of training for Steven Bradbury paid off as he was the … [Read more...] about Where Preparation Meets Opportunity
Identity in Christ
Some good news for the truly regenerate followers of Jesus is that we don't need to create artificial value for our lives. We already have great worth in God's eyes. When God looks at us he doesn't just see us. He sees his son Jesus. Here are some of the ways that we are identified in the … [Read more...] about Identity in Christ