The devil will lure and seduce you to sin. Then he immediately becomes your accuser. He wants you to live a defeated life, paralyzed because of your past sins.
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The Heart of Spiritual Formation
“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12, ESV). “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving …
Turning Trials into Opportunities
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to …
Life Together
Even the best of our human relationships include some aspects of self-centeredness. One of the results of the fall is shattered relationships, with God, each other, and even ourselves. Biblical community is based on restored relationships centered in our Creator. With God at the center of our relationships, he helps us place the needs of others above our own needs.
Making Disciples
Making disciples is the process of assisting others to grow in Christ, becoming mature in their faith.
God with Us
Jesus was the child’s name. Immanuel was his title. Of all the titles for Jesus recorded in the Scriptures, this one is the most special to me. God is with us. No matter what you are going through in the Christmas season, you do not face it alone. God is with you.
Did You Know?
My point is that those who serve the university are practicing the spiritual principles in the text above. NGU graduates are engaged in God’s global plan. Thank you for equipping students to be transformational leaders for church and society.
Who’s Your 1?
All believers are called to share the gospel. J. D. Greear, the President of the Southern Baptist Convention and the pastor of the Summit Church in Durham, NC, along with the North American Mission Board are calling on believers to unite in an evangelism strategy called Who’s Your 1? The strategy is simple, but strategic.
Church Membership Matters
We live in a broken and fallen world. The “perfect” church does not exist. If you ever find a perfect church, please do not join it. You will mess it up. The truth is that we all have issues and struggles, but believers need each other.
Train Yourself for Godliness
In our culture where ease and pleasure often rule the day, words like training and discipline are too easily rejected.