Human beings are the only creatures in all the earth who have a desire to take another species and make pets out of them. With nothing to receive in return materially, we like to domesticate animals, provide for their basic needs, and shower them with love and affection. In fact, 9...
All of us know many public school teachers, we have them in our churches, and some of us are even married to one. But I don’t think I have ever known a time in the history of our country when our public school teachers have been more discouraged and demoralized than right now! ...
One of the greatest Christian myths is that community is something to be found. As the myth goes, all you have to do is find the right person, join the right group, get the right job, or become involved in the right church. And, to a large extent, this is why many people go from...
After examining 34 core beliefs, Christianity Today magazine concluded that: A majority of U.S. adults (59%) believe that the Holy Spirit is a force, not a Person. Six in 10 Americans agree that religious belief is a matter of personal opinion and not about objective truth Most Christians...
Just like you can open a mutual fund but never invest in it, you can become a Christian but never become a fully devoted disciple of Jesus Christ. If this describes you, then it may very well be that you have come to accept the following three lies about spiritual growth. First, it is...
It’s that time of year again, isn’t it? We’re going to lose weight, exercise more, get out of debt, stick to a budget, stop smoking, save for the future, and spend more time with family. We make these resolutions because we want to bring change to bear upon our...
Before I begin a great Christmas devotional thought, let me thank the scores of people who literally make “things” (ministries) work here at Northway. Really, you are all indispensable serving so faithfully for the Lord, and most of it is behind the scenes, and yet your...
Generosity is at the heart of Christmas. First and foremost, Christmas is centered around God’s generosity toward us that was demonstrated when He gave us His one and only Son that we might find new life in Him. Because of this truth, as we are now in the Christmas season, this is...
November is when Americans traditionally celebrate the Thanksgiving season. It originated from the practices of our Pilgrim forefathers, who gave thanks to God for (1) a land where they could worship freely according to the dictates of the Scriptures and of conscience, and for (2) His...
Take a glowing coal from the fire, lay it aside from the rest, and watch it as it gradually dims, then turns gray. Take a leafy branch from a tree, lay it carefully aside, and watch as the color fades and the leaves go limp, then dry. Take a fish out of water, place it on the grass, and watch...