by Brian | Jun 9, 2021 | Practical Spirituality
Around 1650 years ago, John Chrysostom taught verse by verse through the book of Matthew for the church he pastored. When he reached the famous beginning of the Lord’s prayer, “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven…” …he...
by Brian | May 28, 2021 | Practical Spirituality
Want to be a good leader, according to the Bible’s standards? Daniel Block: In keeping with a fundamental tenet of biblical leadership, the primary function of leaders is not defined in terms of the tasks they are expected to perform but in terms of the kind of...
by Brian | Feb 10, 2021 | Current Events, End-Times, Practical Spirituality
“When you listen to the news and see the tensions and troubles in today’s world, keep in mind the warnings that the Lord gave.” So writes Warren Weirsbe, in commenting on Jesus’ teaching in Matthew chapter 24. Weirsbe follows this exhortation with a...
by Brian | Nov 10, 2020 | Practical Spirituality
Yesterday I posted a section from a sermon by John Chrysostom. I thought it was worth sharing one more section from that sermon today. Here is how he ended his teaching to the church. After strongly encouraging them to pray for their government, he said: It is not any...
by Brian | May 11, 2020 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Practical Spirituality
Tonight, Lord willing, we’ll be discussing Philippians 4, including verses 6 and 7, which read: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses...
by Brian | Jan 20, 2020 | Practical Spirituality
Here is a great meditation from Harold Senkbeil on how a person really gets to know God. Enjoy: In our digital age, we’re swimming in gigabytes of data, but thirsting for reality. We’re drowning in information, but starved for genuine community. ...
