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He Is Worthy
In the book of Revelation, John describes a vision of worship in Heaven. The angels gathered around the throne speak of God and Christ as “worthy.” “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power” (Revelation 4:11). “You are worthy to take the scroll and open its seals” (5:9). “Worthy […]
Obedience: A Manifestation of Love, Faith, and Worship
What is it in my life that seems unfair or is hard, or that I don’t understand, or that I don’t want to do because it hurts? Why do I often find myself face-to-face with the confusion of pain and sorrow? If God is the God of the impossible, then why doesn’t he take this […]
Power Phrases of Faith
The Bible talks a lot about faith. It defines faith: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1). It stresses the critical nature of faith: “Without faith it is impossible to please God” (v. 6a). It teaches that there are two aspects of faith: […]
Faith That Perseveres
The Christian leaders I admire most are those who serve for decades without much encouragement. High profile leaders are often reinforced by admirers and supporters. But those that elicit my deepest respect are people who serve faithfully in ministries that mostly go unnoticed by the Christian community. These humble servants dig in daily and persevere […]
Growing Together in Faith
Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ (Romans 10:17). Faith is an interesting thing. The apostles asked the Lord to increase their faith (see Luke 17:5) and Jesus responded with a story about a tree and the sea that reflected their lack of faith. It […]
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From the Editor
Changed by the Resurrection
Mary Magdalene was a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ. The Lord had cast seven demons from her (Luke 8:1-3), so you can imagine the gratitude she felt toward him. Luke describes how Mary and some other women traveled with Jesus and his apostles, “helping to support them out of their own means” (v. 3). Mark […]
From the Publisher
Like many preachers, I have a process I go through before I step up to preach. Part of that process is a prayer I pray: “God, give me the faith of Abraham, the humility of Moses, the strength of Samson, the wisdom of Solomon, the spirit of Elijah, the heart of David, and the love […]
Achieving Our Potential
“Be all you can be.” The U.S. Army introduced this popular recruitment slogan in 1980 and kept it in service for more than 20 years. It worked well for them, and why not? What ambitious, career-minded young adult doesn’t want to achieve his or her potential? It’s a good slogan for the church too. What […]
Strong to the End
I grew up in a small town in the Midwest and there’s a lot I don’t know about farming. But I do know this. Farming is a partnership, a joint venture between the farmer and God. The farmer works hard to prepare the soil and plant the seed. From that point on, though, he is […]
Let the Lion Out!
We redesigned The Lookout because we believe this: “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and […]
