February 20, 2015
by Sharon Verougstraete
Posts: 16
How do you read the Bible?
February 11, 2015 by John Pleasnick | Comments Off on How do you read the Bible?
Much apparent Bible reading is not Bible reading at all. The verses pass under the eye, and the sentences glide over the mind, but there is no true reading. — Charles Spurgeon
Scripture tells us…
February 5, 2015 by John Pleasnick | Comments Off on Scripture tells us…
The Holy Scriptures tell us what we could never learn any other way: they tell us what we are, who we are, how we got here, why we are here and what we are required to do while we remain here. — A. W. Tozer, Of God and Men
January 27, 2015
by John Pleasnick
Posts: 303
How to Grow in Christ
Not long ago, I received an interesting text message…
Did you always have a big desire to read? I feel like my desire isn’t that great, I feel like I’ve been staying at the same pace. I want to grow more in Christ and not end up lukewarm. Should I try and do more ministry like children’s? I don’t know how to disciple or talk to any kids or most people in general about how I am growing, cause I don’t feel like I’m growing.
No one is discipling me either, XXXXXX was but it stopped I think. So I figured since you had a big library of books and knowledge you could tell me something or give me some wisdom on what to do so I can grow more.
Now, books & knowledge don’t qualify anyone to answer this question, but you have to appreciate the desire that the person had. Who hasn’t felt like this at times? The best part is that they want to do something about it! They want to get out of the horrible rut of apathy and begin to pursue Christ more intentionally and aggressively.
Here’s a transcript of our text conversation, in the hope that it might encourage you to pursue Christ more yourself. Continue Reading →
January 14, 2015
by Sharon Verougstraete
Posts: 16