Pastor Jim Cymbala, who is almost 80 years old, has served at BT for over 50 years, and he still readily admits how much he needs God. Humility is key to leading well.
Read MoreI can see why people line up outside and wait patiently to get into the Tuesday night prayer services at the Brooklyn Tabernacle. The Spirit of God is there.
Read MoreBrooklyn Tabernacle has made prayer the foundation of their existence. Everything they do is centered around prayer. Prayer is more who they are than what they do.
Read MorePerhaps you have heard it said, insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. We have to be good with change.
Read MoreOur family and close friends are some of the greatest blessings God gives to us. Instead of neglecting them, I recommend we spend time with them.
Read MoreIt is easy to pray and read the Bible when life is going great but hard when life is tough... but when you don't want to, you need to the most!
Read MoreOne central truth that God has been reminding me of lately is this simple statement: God is good. He is always good.
Read MoreWhat do you do when life throws you a curveball? It can be very difficult, but there are lessons we can learn during these long nights of the soul.
Read MoreHumility is the enemy of pride. The Bible says, "Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor." The humble in heart will receive God's favor.
Read MoreAlcohol abuse kills hundreds of thousands of people every year. The Bible never condones strong drink or excessive drinking, and it condemns drunkenness (methai).
Read MoreFaithfulness is the antithesis of compromise; it is the mark of a successful Christian. It sets us apart from our culture where one's word means very little.
Read MoreLust is propelled by appearance, but love is concerned with the heart. Today, we will observe the devastating effects of lust in Samson's life.
Read MoreThis week, we will be studying the life of Samson; specifically, the consequences of compromising an assignment.
Read MoreThe Good News that gives us hope an fuels growth in our relationship with Jesus needs to be shared with others who are still dead in their sins.
Read MoreI thought that my effort and obedience to rules was necessary to earn salvation. I needed to learn that I couldn't earn it; I just had to accept the gift.
Read MoreWhen you think about the Gospel, meditate on how God SHOWED YOU how much He loves you. Think about the sacrificial love of a father to send his only son.
Read MoreThere is nothing we could have done or ever could do to earn salvation for ourselves. It is a gift God has given us. We can't take credit for this.
Read MoreGod loved so massively, incredibly, sacrificially, and many other adverbs that He expressed that love to us by sending His Son to die in our place.
Read MoreWhen you call on God in truth, He is near. When you fear God, He fulfills your desires. When you cry out to God, He hears you and saves you.
Read MoreOur God knows what we need, and He knows when we need it. God is sovereign over every aspect of our lives, and He provides in His perfect timing.
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