The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is central to Christianity. It wasn't some mere event that happened but the centerpiece of our faith—all the Old
7 Awful Steps Downward & 7 Glorious Steps Upward (and a bio sketch of John & Betty Stam)
Which of these 7 Steps are you on? Our spiritual lives are an ever progressing journey. While it might feel that we can stagnate or settle
19 Things That Keep You From Intimacy With God
As Christians, we often long for a greater movement of God upon our lives. We desire something more. We want increased intimacy, passionate prayer,
The Salvation of God (Robert Murray M’Cheyne)
Today’s guest post is written by Robert Murray M’Cheyne. This heroic Scottish minister, who lived in the mid-1800s, was a man of prayer and deep
Evening and Morning (Genesis 1)
So the evening and the morning were the first day. Genesis 1:5 The statement "evening and morning" in the creation account is more than when the day
A Great Love and a Rich Mercy
God’s power is demonstrated in my life! The overwhelming, indescribable power of God is on display as He brings me from spiritual death into life,
Directions for Hating Sin
Richard Baxter, a 17th Century English church leader, poet, hymn-writer, and theologian, saw the necessity to live with a hatred for sin in one's
I See Dead People (Ephesians 2.1-3)
Life. Death. Could there ever be anything in such a contrast with each other? Light. Dark. I have news for you: you were once dead. Not physically,
The Missing Key in Christianity
One of the things I love about working with Ellerslie is the incredible men I get to meet. In a culture that appears void of Godly masculinity,