By Michael C. Mack 1. Have you ever been in a situation where you did not understand what was being said? How did that feel? What did you do? Read 1 Corinthians 14:13-26. 2. What was Paul’s primary concern in this passage? (See vv. 5, 12, 17, 26.) 3. Why is it critical that […]
By David Faust Unchecked ambition is an ugly trait. It makes people pushy and self-promoting. Ruthless politicians will do anything for votes. Unscrupulous salespeople will say anything to close a deal. Hollywood promoters scramble shamelessly to get their clients in front of the cameras. Properly directed, however, ambition can be good. The apostle Paul […]
“He must become greater; I must become less.” —John 3:30
By Jamie Shafer Both Tim and Sarah Gosnell have full-time jobs and full personal lives in their hometown of Lynchburg, Virginia. Tim serves as the Communications Director at Blue Ridge Community Church, and Sarah works as a nurse. But after participating in a mission trip in 2010, Tim said they knew they couldn’t turn […]
By Sam E. Stone From the day that the church began in Jerusalem, God endowed certain members with miraculous gifts. These were needed in that day. When the apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, they began to preach in tongues (Acts 2:6-11). These were languages that they did […]
