A Short Catechism on Suffering: Q. What is suffering? A. “Having what we do not want to have or not having what we do want to have” (Elisabeth Elliot’s definition)…
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Is it possible to know how Jesus thought while he was on Earth? Is it possible to imitate Christ’s way of thinking now? The Apostle Peter assumes the answer is…
I’m preaching through book of 1 Peter at our church (Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville, IL). One think I noticed while working through 1 Peter 4:1-11 is the notion…
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What is God? Can I know God? What happens to us after we die? Who is Jesus? What do Christians believe?
As you begin your semester at North Central College, we invite you to consider these important questions.
My friend Dan Tsouloufis wrote some helpful principles for handling conflict in marriage. Here it is:
Many years ago, back in 2012, I put together some “guiding principles” for couples to think about as they attempt to communicate better and resolve conflict better. Sometimes couples establish poor habits of communicating and they don’t truly resolve conflict, since they find it too difficult or too painful. Thus, their unresolved conflict gradually builds layers of resentment and mistrust over the years, becoming much harder to break these patterns and achieve true intimacy.
Listed below are ten guiding principles for handling conflict within marriage. I actually came up with these principles when I was counseling a particular married couple at our church at the time. I believe the key Scripture passage we should use when counseling couples (whether married or considering marriage) is Ephesians 5:21-33, since it emphasizes the servant-leadership role required of the husband, especially verses 25 through 27. Also, 1 Peter 3:7 is helpful for husbands to honor and respect their wives.
Our church, Cross of Christ Fellowship, has begun meeting in person for Sunday morning worship services in Naperville. We are currently unable to meet in the building we have been…
Psalm 77:14 “The Wonder of Christ’s Resurrection” (Easter 2020 Sermon) “You are the God who works wonders; you have made known your might among the peoples.” (Psalm 77:14) Intro: Today…
Here’s a really insightful quote from Dane Ortlund’s book “Gentle and Lowly” “The Christian life, from one angle, is the long journey of letting our natural assumption about who God…
I’ve been a Christian for half of my life. I remember the early days of being a Christian: the thrill of knowing of God; the eagerness to read the Bible;…
I am preaching this Sunday (over ZOOM) on Daniel 12:5-13. This is our final sermon in the book of Daniel. The title at this moment is “Working While We Wait.” …