By Scott Armstrong "He replied to him, 'Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?' Pointing to his disciples, he said, 'Here are my mother and my brothers.' For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother” (Matthew 12:48-50). Teaching, preaching, healing. Matthew does a good job recording... Continue Reading →
What do You do With The Robber?
Dr. Donald M. Joy writes in his book, The Holy Spirit and You, about sin being a thief. His analogy equates the principle of sin to an armed robber in one's home, an outlaw in the heart. This is not far-fetched: John 10:10 tells us “the thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy.” Imagine... Continue Reading →
My Answer is Still Yes
My name is Freivy Lopez, I’m a member of the 2nd Church of the Nazarene in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico. For two years I served as a Genesis volunteer missionary in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. During that time, I developed many skills for God’s service. But, the best part was to learn to rely on... Continue Reading →
Wanted: New Church Methods For New Church People
By Karl Vaters Changing the world with the Gospel of Jesus is less likely to happen using traditional methods with every passing year. There’s nothing wrong with traditional methods of doing church. As long as you want to minister to traditional church members. Traditionalists (whatever your tradition may be) need places to worship, learn and... Continue Reading →
Mission Briefing: 10/40 Window
By Howard Culbertson About 30 years ago, missiologist Luis Bush coined the phrase “10/40 Window.” He did that to focus attention on a specific area of the world where millions of people have little or no access to the Gospel. Bush asked believers to draw an imaginary rectangle on the globe, from 10 degrees north... Continue Reading →
Lessons From a Tightrope And a Wheelbarrow
By Scott Armstrong “Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised (Romans 4:20-21).” (Read Romans 4:13-25) I have heard the story of a famous tightrope walker who decided to... Continue Reading →
Taking Forgiveness For Granted
By Scott Armstrong “Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds” (Hosea 6:1). (Read Hosea 5:15 - 6:6) This passage records a conversation between God and his people. The Lord starts in 5:15 by longing that his rebellious... Continue Reading →
Ain’t No Difference
By Scott Armstrong "For there is no difference; for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins... Continue Reading →
OK, Fine! I’m Sorry!!
By Scott Armstrong "Listen, my people, and I will speak; I will testify against you, Israel: I am God, your God. I bring no charges against you concerning your sacrifices or concerning your burnt offerings, which are ever before me" (Ps. 50:7-8). (Read Psalm 50:7-15) I am very lucky to have a brother. Since he is only two... Continue Reading →
Our Great, Great God
By Scott Armstrong "Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. Praise the Lord with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy" (Ps. 33:1-3). (Read Psalm 33:1-12) Let’s experience these words of worship together for a few... Continue Reading →