kingdom
August 11, 2018
In this book, Dr. Michael Youssef shares seven steps he encourages every new believer to take to ensure that his or her walk with the Lord gets off to a good start. From Bible study to prayer to being quick to forgive, all are steps every believer should practice every day while living a life for Christ. Theyʼre the basics that form a firm foundation for a Christianʼs faith adventure. To download the book for free, please click here
August 1, 2018
Are you lost? Are you alienated, separated, frustrated, restless, alone, or empty? Are you meandering aimlessly through life, disconnected from a relationship with God? To download your free copy, click here
August 1, 2018
In today’s world and even in many of our churches, grace is no longer amazing; it is boring, just as J. I. Packer has diagnosed: “The thought [of grace] means nothing to them; it does not touch their experience at all” (Knowing God, 129). It is true that, in this age of human rights and animal rights and every other kind of right, grace is neither needed nor appreciated. People are no longer enthralled with the grace of God because they believe they are good without God and that everyone has the right to go their own way. Therefore, the world rejects any concept of sin—not to mention the judgment such rebellion deserves. And so, it spurns the awesome grace of God. This grace is the defining characteristic of Christianity, making it absolutely unique among all religions. For, whether we are talking about the Eightfold Path of the Buddha, the Hindu doctrine of karma, the Jewish ceremonial laws, or the […]
July 25, 2018
We want the best for our children. We work hard to provide them the best opportunities, education, possessions, and quality of life that we possibly can. But this earthly foundation is as weak as sand compared to the solid rock we have in Christ. The psalmist declared, “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lordwatches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain” (Psalm 127:1). We work and work to provide for the next generation, but how often do we call out to God to form the foundation of their lives and to watch over them? Today we face forces that are attacking our future generations. These forces are unashamedly seeking to destroy our society, our morality, our faith, and our convictions. Unless we are firmly anchored on the Rock of Ages, unless we trust in the living God, unless we are vigilant in prayer and fellowship with God, the enemy will be […]
July 14, 2018
What does it mean to be a Christian? Does church attendance qualify you to be a Christian? Is it enough to own a Bible or to come from a Christian family? Although our culture would have us believe that Christianity is this cheap, Jesus both challenges us more than we expect and gives to us much more than we can even imagine. Jesus Christ demands our all. He unapologetically tells us, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me,” and, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching” (Matthew 16:24 and John 14:23). He also warns us, saying, “Those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples” (Luke 14:33). “But where is grace?” you might ask. It is in God’s invitation to salvation, in the sacrifice of Jesus for us, and in the gift of the Holy Spirit that empowers us to live in submission […]