We first heard this expression from a Missionary (?) (He is Nigerian and raises support in Nigeria to minster especially in Nigeria) staff of Great Commission Movement. According to him, Bitrus Ghani who shared the thought, feels that most “supporters”Read more…
Approaching the Fork in the Road w/ Both Eyes Open
Like so many churches in the world today, it is a congregation which is aging and declining in numbers. In the not-so-distant past, it was a thriving church family which offered rich opportunities for worship and service to theRead more…
Testimony
Yesterday I attended a Philippino Church service, at Maui, Hawai’i, where the preacher talked about the subject of overcoming bitterness. His four point sermon was very interesting and well received. Personally I reflected on those moments that people have attemptedRead more…
Beyond Basic Evangelism: Pentecostals, Part 2
(Editor’s note: This article is Part Two of a two-part article. To view Part One, click here. This article continues with the fifth of eight characteristics of biblical evangelism.) 5. Evangelism is eschatologically urgent. Jesus said, “As long as itRead more…
Beyond Basic Evangelism: Pentecostals, Part 1
(Editor’s note: This article is Part One of a two-part article. To view Part Two, click here. This article includes the first four of eight characteristics of biblical evangelism.) On a routine Saturday in Boston some 150 years ago, aRead more…
What Postmodernism Means for Evangelism
Introduction The mention of the word “postmodernism” evokes the notion of pluralism, where anything goes, since the concept of truth becomes relative. This then poses a real challenge to the Christian “one-way” method of salvation, where the Bible clearly providesRead more…
I prefer comfort over lordship.
I just finished the book, The Heavenly Man. What struck me about it was Brother Yun’s use of dates. I found myself paralleling his life (not in what I suffered, but what I was going through at the time ofRead more…
No Greater Love
The Memorial Day* Weekend is often relegated to nothing more than yet another three-day weekend, the realization of an extra day to engage in recreational activities, or an excuse to party with family and friends. Memorial Day, previously known asRead more…
Why Truth is Beautiful: 20 Reasons
You can read the twenty reasons here.
What is the gospel?
You can read the entry here. What is your definition of the Good News?