Proverbs 1:23
If you turn at my reproof, behold, I will pour out my spirit to you; I will make my words known to you.
Discipline
But We Preach Christ
How do we live our lives in such a way that when we share the Word of God, we speak with the wisdom and power of the Spirit? Gary Wilkerson breaks down how we cultivate a heart that listens to the Spirit's directions. A ministry that is built around the Lord's Word alone will have a unique fire and life at its center.
Truth, Tragedy and Triumphs - Part 2
In episode two of this series, Keith Holloway looks at how God calls people away from sin and toward himself.
What Is ‘Christian’ Confrontation?
Clearly, the church needs accountability and restoration for people struggling with imbedded sin, but just as clearly, some approaches do more harm than good.
Mars Hill Church in Seattle became notorious in 2014 when its senior pastor was forced to step down from leadership. One of the more infamous aspects of church life there was the often abusive atmosphere in their ‘redemption groups.’
A Heart Open to God’s Discipline
Most people find it hard to accept that a loving God allows human suffering, but King David said his afflictions came from God’s hand: “Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep Your word … It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn Your statutes” (Psalm 119:67, 71).
Maintaining the Engine of Discipline
Getting into a self-disciplined routine can feel so difficult but seem so easy for others, so what’s the secret to success?
“I’ll never forget the feelings I experienced when two shiny new keys were pressed firmly into my trembling hands,” Gary Richmond recalled in his book A View from the Zoo. “They weren’t just any keys. These keys gave me access to all the cages at the Los Angeles Zoo.”