The Carrot, the Stick, and the Offering Plate
Most people are familiar with the imagery of the carrot and stick when it comes to behavioral motivation. Imagine someone trying to get...
The Seal of the Spirit
In John 6, Jesus feeds 5000 men and their families with five barley loaves and two fish. The next day, Jesus says these words to the...
The Already/Not Yet of Our Inheritance
In Ephesians 1:11-12, Paul speaks of the inheritance that we have in Christ. All who believe in Jesus inherit eternal life (Mt. 19:29),...
One Way to Grow in Prayer
If you're like most Christians, then you want to grow in your prayer life. You want to pray more, and you want to pray more effectively....
