Man, this is beautiful. A life adorning the gospel.
Listen to what @StevenBartlett—host of one of the world’s most popular podcasts—says to Christian apologist John Lennox.
The cross isn't just where sin ends. It's where real living begins.
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." — 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV)
Whatever you're carrying today, whatever you've been told disqualifies you — the cross is still the starting line. And it's never too late to begin.
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord." — Colossians 3:23
Give everything. Every time
Not because someone is watching.
Not because you'll get credit for it.
Not because it feels significant.
But because how you work is how you worship.
You're not too busy to pray. You're too distracted. How much time do we spend scrolling — but not praying? Today, let's change that. 🙏 #NationalDayOfPrayer#LordsPrayer#Faith#Prayer
You may not reach millions with the gospel. You may not reach thousands. You may not reach hundreds. But you may be the person God uses to reach one person—someone who, in turn, changes the world.
Or maybe it’s a child you raised in the ways of the Lord, who reaches someone, who reaches someone else, until the gospel eventually finds its way to someone like Saul of Tarsus, who became the Apostle Paul and changed history.
So remember this: it’s not over until it’s over. Keep sharing your faith.
The Old Testament is real world history. Images like this help to visualize the years that Israel spent in the wilderness. God gave order and structure to the camp, with His dwelling at the center with the Tabernacle, the Holy of Holies, and Ark of the Covenant.
Since our citizenship is in heaven, planet Earth is really not our home. As a result of our behavior, they will either be attracted to or repelled by heaven, the place we call home.
I've stood at the bedsides of dying people. Not once has anyone reached for their bank account or their list of accomplishments. In that moment, there is only one name that brings peace, only one presence that satisfies. I've seen it every single time. Only Jesus.
Adventures in Odyssey has been a beloved family favorite for 35 years now, full of adventure and wholesome lessons. With over 1,000 episodes of audio drama featuring deeply loved characters, we decided it was time to take the leap onto the big screen. We're mixing up a thrilling adventure through a sci-fi story about faith, featuring your favorite Adventures in Odyssey character cast.
If you aren't already a fan of Adventures in Odyssey, we promise you won't be disappointed with the faith-based, family-friendly content, and inspiring conversations about Christ with your kids. Keep your eye on our official social pages as we work hard behind the scenes to bring Adventures in Odyssey to you in a new, refreshing way!
IF I WERE THE DEVIL…
If I were the devil, I’d get nice pastors to preach nice sermons about a nice God—while avoiding the hard truths of the Bible.
If I were the devil, I’d convince Christians to just live the Gospel and not to share it out loud with words. “After all” I’d tell them “that’s your pastor’s job.”
If I were the devil, I’d raise up televangelists to preach, “God wants you rich.” I’d use these hucksters to drain the bank accounts of widows and blue-collar workers so they could fund their mansions, luxury cars, and designer suits.
If I were the devil, I’d raise up “brilliant” theologians to cast doubt on God’s Word with clever arguments and endless deconstruction—calling it “progressive.”
If I were the devil, I’d get preachers to preach a gospel that sounds like the gospel… but isn’t. A gospel of “say this prayer, try harder, surrender more”—anything but faith alone in Christ alone based on his finished work on the cross and resurrection from the dead.
If I were the devil, I’d tell Christians that salvation was a license to sin, not a reason to serve God with all of their hearts.
If I were the devil, I’d get youth leaders to serve teenagers spiritual junk food—fun, shallow talks that avoid deep truths like the Trinity, the authority of Scripture, and justification by faith.
If I were the devil, I’d get Christian teenagers to do lots of good things—feed the poor, build houses, serve the hurting—but never actually share the Gospel.
But I’m not the devil.
Satan is.
And honestly… he’s doing a very good job at being bad.
If you were the devil, what would you do?