Peter stated the general principle that Christians are to live holy lives as aliens and strangers on this earth. We are not permanent residents here but are pilgrims journeying toward heaven. It would have been easy for his readers to conclude that we therefore have no civic responsibility here Read More →

Worship is not the songs you sing. Worship is not the amount of money you give. Worship is not volunteering in children’s church. Yes, these may be acts or expressions of worship, but they do not define what true worship really is. Worship is to honor with extravagant love and extreme Read More →

At one time or another, most of us have said, “I am too busy to pray!”If the work of God depended on our energy and insight, then it might be true. But of course, at least theoretically, we believe that God’s work can only be done through his power. Psalm 127:1 says, “Unless the LORD builds the Read More →