I have recently been reading the book of Ezra. This Old Testament book deals with the return of the Jewish people to Israel. It provides information about the steps that... Read More

Many people today are trying to improve themselves. They are studying longer, working harder, managing their time better, and generally being more disciplined. This is commendable, indeed all of us... Read More

It might be appropriate for me, at age 70, to explain something about how the Bible has influenced who I am and what I have chosen to write. I think... Read More

Over the course of our Christian lives all of us, at one time or another, need encouragement. But where can we find it? One place where it can be found... Read More

About thirty years ago I used to commute to a neighboring state to teach a mid-week Bible study at a church. It took about forty minutes for me to make... Read More

Comparisons are a part of life, people make them every day. This is particularly true in the business world. Car dealers compare the features on their vehicles with those of... Read More

A few weeks ago I was asked to preach at a mainline Protestant church. I happily accepted the invitation. The Sunday I was to preach was the first Sunday of... Read More

We tend to use the word “dream” in a couple of different ways. We use it to describe thoughts that we can recall that took place during our sleeping hours.... Read More

Five books Craig recommends to all pastors. The Good of Affluence, Productive Christians in an Age of Guilt Manipulation, The Wealth and Poverty of Nations, The Mystery of Capital and... Read More

It is generally known that Jesus chose twelve apostles when He was here on earth, even many unbelievers are aware of this. But if you were to stop random people... Read More

The apostle Paul was a preacher. In the New Testament there are a number of texts in which he tells us that he preached (Acts 20:25; 1 Cor. 1:23; 15:11;... Read More

Craig Dumont interviews Jeremy Sexton to learn about his favorite book recommendations.... Read More

Distractions, disturbances, and interruptions. Those who are involved in ministry are familiar with all of these. Once you set your mind and heart on fulfilling your God-given purpose you will... Read More

Craig Dumont interviews Dr. Brian Peterson, the author of “What Was the Sin of Sodom: Homosexuality, Inhospitality, or Something Else?”... Read More

I was a pastor for twenty years, all of which were served in the same church. Having ministered in this capacity I understand both the importance, and challenge, of bringing... Read More

The third letter of John gives us a glimpse into a situation that took place in a local church in the first century. The letter was written by the elder... Read More

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The letter to the Hebrews in the New Testament is a book that we have some questions about. To begin with we don’t know who wrote it, the author does... Read More

Craig Dumont reviews “The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God” by Dr. John Frame.... Read More

There is no easy way to create growth in a church. Growth is the result of a cooperative effort between the Lord, church leaders, and the members of the congregation.... Read More

Craig Dumont gives a review on Abraham Kuyper’s book, “The Work of the Holy Spirit”. It is described as the single best book that can be read by a Pentecostal... Read More

The ministry can be messy; one of the messy aspects of ministry is conflict. It existed in the first-century church and it also exists in the contemporary church. I don’t... Read More

In reading through the New Testament one thing that becomes clear is that the early followers of Jesus worked together. This is most evident when we consider the lives of... Read More

The Lord has given each of us a mind. Every day we use it to make decisions, some of these decisions are made with hardly a thought, and others are... Read More

A friend of mine, Jeremy Sexton, is the pastor of Christ the King, a church with a weekly attendance of 225. Interestingly, his church, located in Springfield, MO, is not... Read More