One of the most frequently asked questions Christians receive revolves around what happens to people who have never heard the gospel. Perhaps they live in remote areas, or simply have never been introduced to the story of Christ. Do they go to hell? O.S. Hawkins, in his book, The Jesus Code, points out that if …
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Problems, People and Purpose
As we seek to share our testimonies and live out our faith, our interactions with various personalities will be deep and wide. Learning to properly manage these relations can prove challenging at times, especially when our desire is to promote the Kingdom and not pollute it. Thankfully, as with all things, God provides us with …
Power of Provision
Various scenarios in my life have helped me realize and understand that the source of all my provisions isn't my job, my abilities, my paycheck, or who I know. Rather, it is God, and He alone is the One who sustains us through all circumstances, meets our needs and sharpens our faith. As a result, …
Ditching Doubt
Benjamin Franklin once stated, "When in doubt - don't". Although wise and witty, this simple proverb is nearly impossible to apply on a consistent basis, for we all struggle with the occasional bout with doubt. It may be with a decision we made, a situation we're in, or even in areas of faith. However, we …
Marketplace Missionaries
Why do we work? Is it just to make money? Obviously, work provides us with the means to support ourselves and our families, but is that its sole value and purpose? Or, could it be that what we do for a living is also one of the most powerful platforms we have been entrusted with …
Haunts That Hinder
Henry Thoreau wisely advised to, "never look back unless you are planning to go that way.” Yet, how many of us still break into a cold sweat when reminded of the things we once said & did? Thankfully, our past doesn't have to haunt, or hinder us. For our new life in Christ sets us …
Prodigal Pursuits
"Then I took a good look at everything I’d done, looked at all the sweat & hard work. But when I looked, I saw nothing but smoke. Smoke & spitting into the wind. There was nothing to any of it. Nothing." These words were written thousands of years ago by King Solomon in Ecclesiastes 2:11 …