A great video from former coach of the Indianapolis Colts, Tony Dungy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL7QV8UNm58 “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?" (Mark 8:36) … READ MORE
William Carey: Father of Modern Missions

A Mission-less Society You might find it hard to believe that in the late 18th century the majority of Protestant churches had very little interest in international missionary outreaches. They believed that Jesus' Great Commission to go out to all … READ MORE
Man-Centered Missions
A good word from Steve Hafler (former missionary in Kenya and Zambia): Near the end of his extraordinary life, William Carey was becoming a household name in England. Biographies were being turned out to an eager public. Even mementos of Carey’s … READ MORE
Seek to Fill Up with the Spirit of Life

Kelly Kapic, commenting on the life and ministry of John Owen: The goal of the Christian life is not external conformity or mindless action, but a passionate love for God informed by the mind and embraced by the will. So the path forward is not to … READ MORE
Living for Eternity
I know I recently shared a video by Francis Chan, but I couldn't pass up on the opportunity to share this one too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86dsfBbZfWs (HT: Armstrong) … READ MORE
Fix Your Eyes on the Cross
A video from Arturo Azurdia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ9Lpwo9U7Q (RSS Readers click through to see the video) "Fix your eyes on the cross and never get beyond it..." —Arturo Azurdia And being found in human form, he humbled himself by … READ MORE
Loving God Because He Is God
David Brainerd: “My soul was this day, at turns, sweetly set on God: I longed to be with Him, that I might behold His glory. I felt sweetly disposed to commit all to Him, even my dearest friends, my dearest flock, my absent brother, and all my … READ MORE
William Carey: 11 Commandments of Missions

Often referred to as "the father of modern missions," William Carey lived his life with a single determination to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to those lost in sin and darkness. Below are his 11 "commandments of missions." 1. Set an infinite … READ MORE
Harold Camping and Jenga
Elyse Fitzpatrick pens a great article on the Camping controversy: What’s astounding about Jesus’ conversation with the disciples is that Jesus himself didn’t know the answer to their “when?” question. Think of that. The disciples ask God a … READ MORE
Who Are You Behind Closed Doors?

You may have heard this quote before: "What a man is in secret, in these private duties, that he is in the eyes of God and no more..." —John Owen, Indwelling Sin in Believers (1667). While reading this morning, I found a similar quote. It really … READ MORE