If God has called a man to preach and teach His Word, that will be his passion. If God has called a Christian to pursue politics, that will be his or her passion, and so on.
There are countless other examples as well. The New Testament first introduced this outpouring on the lives of believers (sometimes at conversion). Take the time this week to read the books of Acts.
Over the last few decades, Americans have seen the destruction of the institution of marriage between a man and a woman, the removal of God's Word in several areas, and the aborting of millions of babies.
Affirming what the Bible clearly calls sin is love, not hate. This debate is really over truth; the terms "hate speech" and "homophobic" are meant to divert us from God's design.
Within weeks, two of my heroes have fallen from grace, and some of my friends in pastoral ministry have taken detours in their destiny as well. Moral failings among leaders are becoming an epidemic
We are in desperate need of broken, humble men—men who are not afraid to admit that they need God; men who are more worried about prayer than about status and recognition; men who petition God rather than position themselves.
Church is boring for most because the power of God has vanished from many congregations...there is a lack of desire to pursue Him in the pulpit as well as in the pew.
Recently, Tony Campolo said this about gay-marriage, "...like so many other Christians, I was deeply uncertain about what was right." But the Bible is crystal clear on sexual sin, including homosexuality.
Although the enemy will come against our family, finances, and lusts, we cannot blame him...we must take responsibility for our own poor choices when warranted.
"It's Not About Winning" is not an overused cliche'.
Over the last few decades, Americans have seen the destruction of the institution of marriage between a man and a woman, the removal of God's Word in several areas, and the aborting of millions of babies.
The theme throughout the New Testament is clear: Only believers are baptized.
A false teacher can be anyone in a position of spiritual authority or claiming to be. Wolves don't often attack wolves, but they do go after sheep.
A few years back, I listened in astonishment as some prominent emergent church leaders such as Rob Bell, Tony Jones, and Brian McLaren talked about replacing "preaching" with "having a conversation."
What if we truly comprehended that we are all made in the image of God; there is no hierarchy relate to race or color. Would that foster healing?
The truth is always hard to hear but it must be heard. Take, for example, the stories of sex-trafficking thousands of children in Asia as young as six (and younger) to be temple prostitutes.
Recently, two of my heroes have fallen from grace, and some of my friends in pastoral ministry have taken detours in their destiny as well. Moral failings among leaders are becoming an epidemic.
Relating to people on their level and to love them regardless of their lifestyle is a mark of true Christianity. So why are many Christians divided?