Christian writers discuss the importance of writing as worship, drawing from their experiences and perspectives on the Salvation Army's mission and the nature of holiness, emphasizing the incarnational and Trinitarian aspects of the written word. [... more]

A pastor shares stories of missionaries who risked everything to share the gospel, including a man who took a vow of silence and wore a burlap sack, and another who ate in a village where the utensils were actually bedpans. These stories highlight the importance of incarnational ministry and the sacrifice required to share the gospel with those who are different from us. [... more]

The doctrine of the incarnation is central to understanding God and humanity. Jesus' life and teachings reveal God's nature and humanity's relationship with Him. The early church spent centuries defining and applying this doctrine, and it remains essential for understanding God's creation and humanity's place within it. [... more]

Jesus teaches his followers to be salt and light in the world, having a preservative influence and being a beacon of hope to those around us. He invites us to live in the reality and resources of the kingdom of heaven, which is at hand in Jesus Christ. We are called to be holy unto the Lord and fully present in this lost world, maintaining our distinctiveness and proximity to the world around us. [... more]

Dr. Abaddon Shah discusses the importance of consistent biblical interpretation, the incarnational model of scripture, and the human element in writing the Bible. He also talks about the dangers of gambling and the need for discipline in studying the Bible. [... more]

Our fundamental identity as believers is that we are those who are in Christ, united to Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit. This union is eternal, incarnational, spiritual, mutual, and eschatological, and it gives us a new citizenship in the kingdom of God, freeing us from the dominion of sin and giving us a new life in Christ. [... more]

A woman shares her personal experience of miscarriage and how it deepened her faith, teaching her to long for the other side of fallenness and redemption. She emphasizes the importance of lament and not rushing through grief, and how her book, Held, offers biblical reflections on God's comfort and care in the sorrow of miscarriage. [... more]

David's desire to build God a house is met with God's response that he will build David a house, establishing the throne of David forever. This passage reveals the principle of God's grace and power, where God is the giver and we are the receivers, and our lives are a demonstration of God's miraculous greatness. [... more]

Chuck Swindoll teaches from Matthew chapter 7, highlighting Jesus' exclusive claims and the importance of incarnational communication. He warns against false prophets who come in sheep's clothing but are inwardly ravenous wolves, and emphasizes the need to examine their fruits and follow a godly lifestyle. [... more]

Jesus' Sermon on the Mount represents the core of his earthly ministry, offering a refreshing and convicting message that addresses highly sensitive issues with courage and clarity. The sermon highlights the importance of incarnational communication, the narrow gate to life eternal, and the wide gate to destruction, emphasizing the need for Christians to stay true to their faith and not be swayed by the opinions of others. [... more]