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The overall health of pastors in the U.S. has declined markedly since 2015, with increasing number who say that they face declining respect from their community and a lack of true friends, according to a recent study. Data collected by faith-based organization Barna Group as a part of its Resilient Pastor Research showed a significant…
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Unfortunately, when it comes to mental illness, Christians are often given an invalidating message. “Have you prayed about it?” “Give it to God.” “God only gives you what you can handle.” Though many of these “harmless” comments are made with good intentions, the reality is when your faith – something that for many folks is…
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Did you know that 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness? About 50% of adults with mental illness receive no treatment. These issues affect people from all walks in life – no one is immune to psychological distress. Although mental illness is fairly common, sufferers often feel to embarrassed to seek help. This can…
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The blood of Jesus is one of the most powerful resources available to us. It is also the most fundamental image of the Christian message. Yet, surprisingly few Christians have a basic understanding of the purpose and power of the blood of Christ outside of having our sins covered. Here are a few principles to…
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There is one question that pops up in the lives of young people all the way to senior adults. It seems to be the question that can drive people crazier than almost any other question. That question is: What is God’s will for my life? The will of God is an interesting theme in scripture.…
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It would be nice if we could choose our garbage day. Obviously, this would cause some major problems for the trash collectors but would be a handy option if it were possible. That’s because some days are definitely better days than others to have assigned as your trash day. And I’ve decided that Monday is…
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THE CANE RIDGE REVIVAL At its height here that people attend from a great distance; on this occasion I doubt not but there will be 10,000 people.” He underestimated, but his miscalculation is understandable. Communions (annual three-to-five-day meetings climaxed with the Lord’s Supper) gathered people in the dozens, maybe the hundreds. At this Cane Ridge…
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Friday, August 6, 1801—wagons and carriages bounced along narrow Kentucky roads, kicking up dust and excitement as hundreds of men, women, and children pressed toward Cane Ridge, a church about 20 miles east of Lexington. They hungered to partake in what everyone felt was sure to be an extraordinary “Communion.” At its height here that…
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What exactly happened at the most important camp meeting in American history? FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 1801—wagons and carriages bounced along narrow Kentucky roads, kicking up dust and excitement as hundreds of men, women, and children pressed toward Cane Ridge, a church about 20 miles east of Lexington. They hungered to partake in what everyone felt…
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THE CAIN RIDGE REVIVAL At its height here that people attend from a great distance; on this occasion I doubt not but there will be 10,000 people.” He underestimated, but his miscalculation is understandable. Communions (annual three-to-five-day meetings climaxed with the Lord’s Supper) gathered people in the dozens, maybe the hundreds. At this Cane Ridge…
