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I’ve Never Read It (The Bible’s Problem In America)
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithIn Bedford, England there’s a statue and museum dedicated to John Bunyan and his brilliant work The Pilgrim’s Progress. The book follows the incredible story of “Christian” as he travels from this world to the next.
And when Ravi Zacharias traveled to the museum, he had an incredible conversation with a curator.
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Practicing Prayer
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithDo you find prayer meaningful? How about satisfying? Do you see the evidence of answered prayer(s) in your life? Most people answer those questions with a despairing “no.” But there have been others who have literally changed the world through prayer.
What are they doing differently than us?
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Mother Teresa on Prayer
by davidrsmithby davidrsmith“If you want to pray better, you must pray more.”
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Time to Study Your Bible?
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithLet’s be honest, most Christians don’t study their Bible as often as they should. It’s just not prioritized high enough on their “to-do” list. Sadly, that lack of study reveals itself in lots of ways.
Here are just a few.
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Moody’s Membership Mishaps
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithImagine this scenario: You put your personal trust in Jesus Christ. You turn from your sins and are publically baptized. You study the Scriptures and pray on a daily basis.…
