By Philip Thompson A conversation on how the fear of man stems from a lack of trust in God.  By looking at the life, leadership, and character of Gideon, we see how the fear of man can be overcome in the greater Gideon--King Jesus.

By Dr. Charles Barrett John Owen wrote that the Person of Christ is the best, the most noble, useful, and beneficial object that we can be conversant about in our thoughts, or cling to in our affections. Owen’s comment reflects Scripture’s emphasis regarding the centrality of Christ for the whole Christian life. Scripture presents the...

By Chap Bettis This is an open letter to young men out there. All types of young men: my twenty-one-year-old son, young men in my church, and more particularly—young men who would like to date my daughters. With one daughter having graduated from college and another in college, I have observed your dateless world. With...

By Grant Castleberry Within the past thirty years, the idea of leadership has been pushed to the forefront of our thinking like it never has before. Andrew Wilson recently noted the enormity of the leadership phenomenon. Long story short, leadership is everywhere right now, and it is selling big. The Christian world is no different...

By Matthew Stewart Becoming a husband and a father has a way of giving you a fresh perspective on life. You take things for granted growing up, like having both a father and mother present in the home. Looking back on my childhood, I realize just how much mom and dad gave up to make sure my...

By Jodi Ware Recently I was asked how to encourage a wife who is frustrated with the way her husband leads her. This is a situation that occurs regularly and, when it does, I seek to encourage them in several ways. First, I remind a wife of the sovereignty of God.  He is has wisely...