By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: “To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either” Luke 6:29 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Someone asked an army officer,… Read More ›
INSPIRATIONAL ARTICLES
The Gospel According to Luke: An Exposition, Part 18 – Luke 6:37-49: The Believer’s Foundation and Development
By Dr. Donald Whitchard “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn and you will not be condemned. Pardon, and you will be pardoned. Give, and it shall be given to you, good measure, pressed… Read More ›
Just Some 2020 Thoughts
By John Miltenberger I personally don’t think we can afford to “try on” socialism for the next 4 or 8 years and simply bounce back if we don’t like it. Thus says the LORD, “Stand by the ways and… Read More ›
Jesus, Our Ladder
We don’t know the exact time and date of when ladders were invented, but it is believed the first ones date back several thousand years. Ladders are used when we need to move up or down between two different levels…. Read More ›
Greg Laurie – A Rush Of Hope
Ever wonder just what the gospel is? What is involved, what do I do? Is there something missing in your life? Something you can’t quite put your finger on? Maybe life is pretty good, but it seems empty somehow. Even… Read More ›
“Amy’s Quest” Review
Available: www.amazon.com www.barnesandnoble.com Author Sue Cass doesn’t know how to write a bad book. Amy’s Quest is a riveting, must read, engaging story of love winning, against all odds. I couldn’t put this book down. It’s exciting, real, and true to life… Read More ›
Are God’s Ways Confusing?
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord.” Isaiah 55:8 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: There’s an oft-repeated illustration about an old bookmark. On one side, it’s beautifully embroidered and… Read More ›
Rain
In the Bible, rain is a symbol of God’s blessing or His displeasure. Rain can bring refreshment, enable crop growth, and help produce a bounty of fruit. On the other hand, too much or the lack of rain can bring… Read More ›
Were Jesus’ Followers Liars?
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: “But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ is not risen. And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also empty. Yes, and we are… Read More ›
You Can Be an Overcomer
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: “Your Word I have hidden in mine heart, that I might not sin against You” Psalm 119:11 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Your home is a good place for the Bible. Your hand is a better place. Your heart… Read More ›
Whatever He Says, Do It!
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: His mother said to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it” John 2:5 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: We must obey whether we can understand or not. When Jesus was at the wedding in Cana, the servants… Read More ›
COVID-19 and Easter Hope
By Jerry Newcombe, D.Min. We have nine ancient sources inside and outside the New Testament confirming and corroborating that the conviction of the disciples is that they encountered the resurrected Jesus. These are very trying times. There is an… Read More ›
He is Risen!
By Lyle Rapacki Editor’s Note: We are once again publishing this Easter favorite. This wonderful article by Lyle has become a yearly favorite here at TCP. From all of us here at TCP, Happy Resurrection Day! Jesus Christ died. He… Read More ›
A Story That’s Not About the Coronavirus, Thankfully
By Dr. Donald Whitchard If I were still serving as a pastor with a congregation, I’d rather have a church full of people like these, with tattoos, body piercings, colored hair, and ragged clothes who had been dopeheads, criminals, hookers,… Read More ›
The timing of your life.
The time of your life. Or is it the timing of your life? I have this propensity to overthink, well, everything. This is also known as “spending too much time in my head.” I don’t have many regrets. Sure, there are some things… Read More ›
Sailing on Uncharted Seas
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: “Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away” Hebrews 2:1. DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Life is like an ocean…a trackless ocean with winds, currents, and waves. We’ll… Read More ›
The indifference of God.
The indifference of God. Maybe you know what I’m talking about. If you’re a believer, you’ve been taught that God cares for you. You’ve experienced that care, perhaps. There have been times when I’ve rested in the arms of Jesus…. Read More ›
Wings of God
It is written that God made man in His image. There are many references in the Bible that depict God as having wings. This is a metaphorical depiction and symbol of His love and protection. “So God created mankind in… Read More ›
OK, Boomer
I don’t know why this 2019 article (Boomers, Take It from Woody or Iron Man: It’s Time to Pass the Torch) from Christianity Today showed up in my Twitter feed when it did. The algorithm was probably just messing with… Read More ›
Set Free – Sin Has no Claim Over Me
The World spoke Its voice a lure It drew me in To sin for sure I walked alone My pain a shadow Shackled by sin A grave to follow Forsaken and lost You claimed me at great… Read More ›
1 Timothy: The Biblical Pattern for Pastoral Ministry, Part 11 – 1 Timothy 6:3-11: “Faith Misplaced”
By Dr. Donald Whitchard “Abuses of power by varied members of the clergy and laity, especially in the area of money, have unfortunately plagued the church throughout the years, and with it, false teachers who brought about heretical cults and… Read More ›
5 Marks of Success.
What is success, anyway? Volumes have been written on this, and the definition of success is oh-so subjective. Your success criteria and mine might be in two different places. Still, I’d like to tackle this one. As always, this is… Read More ›
1 Timothy: The Biblical Pattern for Pastoral Ministry, Part 10 – 1 Timothy 5:3-16: “Caring for Widows in the Church”
By Dr. Donald Whitchard If you have not read part one you can find it here: 1 Timothy: The Biblical Foundation for Pastoral Ministry, Part 1 – Setting the Scene If you have not read part two you can find… Read More ›
1 Timothy: The Biblical Pattern for Pastoral Ministry, Part 9 – 1 Timothy 4:8-16: ‘Take Heed to the Ministry”
By Dr. Donald Whitchard “The Book that is in front of you on the pulpit is the true, eternal, absolute, inerrant, all powerful and sufficient Word of the living God. Anyone who says otherwise is a liar, a fool, someone… Read More ›
‘As Long as We Both Shall Live’
By Rob Pue, Publisher Wisconsin Christian News “Even if you believe you’re the victim and your spouse “owes” you something. Just forget all that. Drop your pride. Go to him or her, hug them and just say, “I’m sorry.” Try… Read More ›