Resources
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“Thy Will Be Done”
Jesus, in the garden of Gethsemane, faced His “cup” with courage and confidence in the Father. Believers must also face their “cup” and their cross. Face it like Jesus.
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A Christian Home
The New Testament gives this marriage counsel: “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ loved the church,” and, “Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands.” Is this advice archaic, or is it the key to real joy in marriage?
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A Proper View of God
"God of our strength, enthroned above..." Is your life dedicated to the glory of God? Is your faith, confidence and trust in His strength, or is it in your own strength?
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A Voice for the Voiceless
Regardless of public opinion or advice of the medical profession that tells you that life does not begin until birth, the actual truth is that abortions end real lives, and they have no choice in the matter. God's Word is the voice for the voiceless, and no other voice is as important to hear as His
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An Invitation to Submission
“Biblical submission is a benefit, a privilege and is freedom, an invitation to walk the journey of life with Someone.” What will godly submission look like, in us?
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Are We to Keep Both Covenants?
This essay is for believers who wonder how they should relate to the Old Testament? How did Christ's coming effect the Old Testament law?
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Because Jesus Said So
Complicated theologies and rationales can obscure the simple foundation for obedient Christian living: "Because Jesus said so." Are you living in obedience to His directives?
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Believe Not Every Spirit
Young people hear the voices of many "false spirits," even from 'Christian' people—those whose lives are like the New Testament Judaizers, Gnostics and Nicolaitans. "Believe not every spirit, but try the spirits."
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Biblical Principles for Courtship
Thinking of courtship and marriage? Follow God's principles of love and purity in courtship, and discover the special blessings God has for those allow their love for Him to define their lives and their romance.
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Blessings of Brotherhood
The local church is where Christians who love God express love to each other. Where believers relate in Christ-likeness, we discover the blessings of brotherhood—unselfish giving, witnessing, togetherness, counsel, completeness and support.
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Born Anew From Above: How Saved Are We?
What is salvation? And what are the marks of true salvation? Many evangelicals (and Mennonites) have strayed from the original understanding of the word "salvation." Rediscover the nature and marks of authentic salvation.
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Born From Above
Jesus told Nicodemus, "You must be born from above." In the kingdom, no substitutes will do—cultural conformity, territorial church membership, or religious effort. You need the Father's DNA.
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Broken
From Gideon’s pitchers to the alabaster box, to the five loaves and two fishes and the bread we eat today—all needed to be broken. We too must be broken, like David and Peter, to be useful to God.
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Broken Clock Salvation
Even the most sincere "walk down the aisle" or the most passionate "sinner's prayer" is no substitute for Jesus' words, "take up your cross daily and follow me." Christianity is a life—not a one-time decision.
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Brotherhood Agreements: Are They Man-made Holiness?
An elder speaks regarding brotherhood agreements—a concept common in Anabaptist groups. While abuse of practical agreements are devastating, Dale explores the potential for brotherhoods to come together in genuine unity of life.
