On Valentine’s Weekend, Old Fashioned, a New Indie Faith Film Opens Opposite Fifty Shades of Grey The biblical story of David and Goliath is playing itself out once again in popular culture as a small independent movie made to celebrate traditional romance rises up to challenge a multimillion dollar adaptation of a controversial erotic novel. This Valentine’s …
Music has always been a point of contention between the generations. “Turn your music down!” is the rhetoric of many parents of teenagers. This issue comes to light, even in our churches. “Drums in worship; choir robes or regular clothes; hymnals versus projection screens; and the question of outdated organs . . .” are among …
The Bible, the inspired Word of God, is the foundation of the Christian faith. It is the medium of God’s addressing man and the means of man’s knowing of the incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Since all intelligent faith in the supernatural rests ultimately upon the divine origin, plenary inspiration, and infallible authority …
Every experience in our lives gives birth to emotional reactions that define us and reflect who we really are. It has been said that our true personality is revealed during the toughest times we face. When our hearts are full of joy, we are often unable to hide that fact because our actions will also …
Sharing in All Things “Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And …
In 1985, a former drug addict and violent gang member named Misha was freed after five years from a hard-labor prison camp in Siberia. To most people, he was simply the son of a street prostitute and a runaway father. Then the miracles began. While pausing to listen at a street service in Moscow, he …
For as long as I can remember, I knew I was going to be in ministry. Even as a child, I enjoyed going to church and learning all that I could from any minister who would let me tag along. Thankfully, I had many godly examples in my life who taught me well. At the …
God has always had a plan. His plan was so great that He could not entrust it to anyone else. But in order to finish it, He would have to come to earth. King Solomon said from the glorious temple he had built, “Will God indeed dwell on the earth? Behold, the heaven and heaven …
Have you told them lately that you love them? Pastors are a hardworking bunch and even though they should be honored throughout the year, October is set aside as Pastoral Appreciation Month. If you’re at a loss for what to do, consider some of these creative ideas provided by Ministry Outfitters (ministryoutfitters.org), used by permission: …
Recommendations The following recommendations were created by the Biblical Doctrine and Polity Committee together with a Children’s Ministry Task Force. They were developed to offer ways to apply the theological, historical and practical considerations contained in “The Value and Spiritual Life of Children” paper presented to the 2014 International Assembly. We recommend that— 1. The …