The Angel’s Good News—1

His Appearing. As we approach Christmas this year, I want to write a short series of shorter posts about the good news of Jesus’ birth brought by the angel (Luke 2:8-20). We begin today with the angel’s appearing. The angel appeared with the glory of the Lord. The word “shone” (v. 9) shows that gloryContinue reading “The Angel’s Good News—1”

Examining our Barriers to Speaking About Christ – 1

We’re Not Convinced We’re Supposed to. This series of posts will examine the various things that hinder us from speaking to others about Christ. I assure you it is not my purpose to shame, condemn or prod people. Those ways of seeking to motivate people are not worthy of the gospel, nor do they leadContinue reading “Examining our Barriers to Speaking About Christ – 1”

How Every Christian Can Help the Word Spead

Colossians 4:2-6. There have been always been some Christians who are especially gifted at telling the good news about Jesus. We think of apostles, evangelists, and others who have been used by God to spread his word broadly. But what about the rest of us? Sometimes, honestly, we have been happy to leave it toContinue reading “How Every Christian Can Help the Word Spead”