We hope and pray for true revival. But are we ready? When revival comes, we must be prepared to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit marks of God's work.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
There are times when clarity doesn’t emerge, when the feelings can’t be sorted out, and when the fog of confusion doesn’t lift. In such moments, we find guidance from Psalm 42 and 43.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
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Revivals can be loud, but some are marked by a profound stillness. This was true at times during the Second Great Awakening.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
Many see children as optional or inconvenient. The Bible gives a different vision: children are a sign of hope and a blessing from God.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
Many people cringe at the teaching that wives are to submit to their husbands. A clear understanding of this teaching will lead us to marvel at the goodness of God's plan for marriage and society.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
Like a fool, I've entered where angels fear to tread, attempting to give instructions on how to preach. Foolhardy or not, I think one has to start somewhere, and perhaps this list of steps might help some aspiring preacher along the way.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
From Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio to Charles Taylor's A Secular Age, here are 10 great books I read in 2024.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
This article might have been better if ChatGPT had written it. But I think I'm better off for having it written it myself. And in the long run, that's more important to me.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
For all the people who are spiritual but not religious, what’s replacing organized religion? Ironically, new forms of organized religion.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
When Christian virtues are severed from the organic body of doctrine and Christian living to which they belong, they mutate into vices.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
I chose John 3:16 as the first quote of forty quotes to feature because it is probably the first verse I memorized, and well might be the last I remember. Unlike many other quotes in my list this q…| Jonathan M. Threlfall
Some guys buy a new sports car when they turn 40. I’m happy with our minivan, so I curated a list of quotes that are important to me.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
While on sabbatical, I visited four different churches. The experience taught me how much certain aspects of a Sunday gathering really matter.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
Paul’s letter to Philemon shows both the legitimate and restrained use of authority.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
A visit to my local bookstore confronted me with the question of determinism and 148 books on witchcraft and magic.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
Here’s what’s overflowing: a study on religious husbands and their housework, the importance of reading new books, God’s grace for parenting and pastoring, and more.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
In a world of “raunchy Christians” and vulgar evangelicals, is “evangelical” a label worth saving?| Jonathan M. Threlfall
