"Describe the overall condition of the church in Nigeria. Be honest without sounding overly critical." I read these words a few weeks ago and haven't been able to forget them. This is because it is normal to depict the state of Christianity in Nigeria in a bad light (especially if one says one is Reformed).... Continue Reading →
"Suffering is an indispensable part of church planting," Barry King said in the first session of his 12 Questions About Church Planting online course. That statement probably stuck with me more than any other thing he said that day. This is probably because I am part of a church plant (read initial post about my... Continue Reading →
Being reformed in Nigeria can be tough. As someone who came to embrace much of the reformed faith through the teaching and writing ministries of foreign men and women, I have felt firsthand the loneliness that hits a Christian who cannot find a brother or sister with whom he could have fellowship because everyone around... Continue Reading →
As a much younger Christian, I had grand thoughts of doing big things for God. I dreaded an ordinary life. I desired a life full of so much faith and power. I longed for a life that was beyond the ordinary. I wanted to be a Paul, or a Peter, or (brace up for this... Continue Reading →
For months I have been reading Tim Challies' frequent articles on how his church, Grace Fellowship Church, Toronto, Canada worships. I have worshipped along with them through Tim's posts so many times in the past and have found myself wondering if I was ever going be part of a service like that. Having experienced nothing... Continue Reading →
It is possible that the ministry of the Holy Spirit is one of the most misunderstood and controversial topics today. While almost every believer will agree to the supernatural work of the Spirit in conversion and sanctification, few will see eye to eye on how real intimacy with the Holy Spirit is supposed to play... Continue Reading →
I sit confused on the pew as my ears can't believe the words coming out of the large speakers. I turn my head just in time to catch the ludicrous smile that forms on the face of the man sitting next to me. I want to ask why he is smiling, but I figure out... Continue Reading →
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