We hear a lot about human potential, and it is true that people can accomplish a great deal when they put their mind to it. The objects we will use this very day—from cars to computers—and the various technologies that drive them—from internal combustion to electronic circuitry—are the products of God-given human ingenuity. People really […]
The sanctity (sacredness) of marriage reaches far beyond the promises a man and woman pledge to each other on their wedding day. It is more than the blessed intimacy they enjoy behind closed doors. And it is greater than the commitment one will show the other when age and sickness bring the sacrifice of care-giving […]
I watched with horror this week as the New York legislature passed laws so that babies could be killed right up to the time of birth. They also broadened the scope of who could perform this type of murderous infanticide. The most disturbing image, though, was the immediate reaction of joy, applause, and cheering when […]
Diving with sharks. Diving with sharks with my fourteen-year-old son. Diving in cenotes (freshwater caverns in Mexico). Trips to countries where people are murdered for their faith. Some say I am an adrenaline junkie, an adventurer, or a risk taker. My wife usually just says I’m crazy. Taking risks for a pleasure, like scuba diving, […]
This article was originally published by Alex Sibley, of Southwestern Seminary, on Oct. 26, 2018. “Lord, I need You. I need Your grace, Your forgiveness, Your love, and Your reviving power.” “Lord, by the power of Your Holy Spirit, I want to say YES to You in every category of my life.” “Lord, help me […]
This month in Transformations, we want to introduce you to Allison. Allison was worn out! Tired from having to carry the burden of unforgiveness and anger toward the person who hurt her husband in a life-changing accident. And weary from the pressure of showing she had “a perfect marriage” in front of her friends […]
FORT WORTH, Texas (BP) — The president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary had just been dismissed. The seminary found itself embroiled in a bitter dispute. Harsh words were spoken. Relationships were broken. The year was 1995. The parallels to 2018 are striking. The larger controversy now is not the issue of biblical inerrancy, but the […]
Spiritual transformation begins with a humble yes to God. Every act of reconciliation, every step into Christ-like love, every moment of passionate prayer, every bold believer seeking God’s kingdom first - all of this can chance the direction of a church, a community, and even an entire nation.
Tune into this challenging message by John Avant, president of Life Action, and prepare your heart to say yes to God.
