Today's free Explore Bible reading devotional.... continue reading
Today's free Explore Bible reading devotional.... continue reading
It’s a question that’s always worth asking ourselves, and one another. And taking time to reflect at this time of year can be particularly valuable, as we think ahead to a new term and catch up with others a church after a summer apart.... continue reading
Today's free Explore Bible reading devotional.... continue reading
In previous generations churches could open the doors on Sunday mornings or implement programs within the church and expect unbelievers to attend. But attractional ministries—such as guest-targeted services, youth programs, Bible studies, or Sunday School—simply do not draw people to the church like they have at other times.... continue reading
Today's free Explore Bible reading devotional.... continue reading
One of the reasons Christians have such different opinions about what we do in a worship service is that many just don’t really know what the Bible teaches on the subject. We take our previous experiences in church meetings and add them to our own particular tastes in music or style, or what we think will appeal to outsiders, and then cook up the kind of gathering we want. As if our regular meeting time as a local church can be anything we want it to be.... continue reading
Today's free Explore Bible reading devotional.... continue reading
A few weeks ago, I started waking up at ungodly o’clock to write, read and pray before the day began. It seemed like the good puritan thing to do.... continue reading
Today's free Explore Bible reading devotional.... continue reading