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Cultivate & Motivate
Learnings, teachings, and theology for anyone to reference during difficult times, stressful workdays, and times of study and growth.
Radical Feminism vs. Christian Womanhood
Since the 1970s, the feminist movement has focused on promoting self and eliminating God from society. Their success is evident, even in many churches today. In this article, Bre Wood unpacks four marks of Christian womanhood that Paul provides in 1 Timothy 2, radically different from culture's demands.
What Does This Text Mean? Jeremiah 29:11
Many people will put Jeremiah 29:11 somewhere in their home or on social media, or claim it as their life verse, desiring the prosperous life it seems to promise. In this article, Andrew Curry from The Master's Seminary shares with Costi Hinn what this verse actually means in context and how the believer can be encouraged to trust our faithful God.
If Alistair Would Repent of His Unbiblical Counsel…
Costi Hinn shares how he hopes we will respond to the recent Alistair Begg controversy under the following headings: 1) Correcting the Compromised Counsel. 2) Don’t Believe the Graceless Narrative. 3) If Alistair Would Repent.
14 Fundamentals of True Love
Are you growing in love? In this article, Tony Wood shares 14 fundamentals of true love from 1 Corinthians 13 to help you assess.
Transform How You Think
How we steward our minds is crucial for the Christian life. Every thought is an opportunity for worship and love. In this article, Paul Pitts III walks through six biblical commands to "consider" that will transform how you think.
10 Truths About Church Discipline
If you had to make a short list of church practices that have fallen on hard times, “church discipline” has to be near the top. Whether the unpopular nature of confronting sin, or the way people seem to run away from conflict, to the underdeveloped art of conflict resolution, church discipline has become nearly non-existent. In this article, Costi Hinn shares 10 truths that every Christian should think deeply about regarding the what and the how of church discipline.
Should Unbelievers Be Comfortable in the Church?
Should unbelievers be comfortable in the church? In this article, Costi Hinn explains why the church should be welcoming to guests but unashamedly different than the world.
Lessons from John G. Paton
When considering missions to unreached language groups, John Gibson Paton is a towering figure, primarily because of what the Lord allowed him to accomplish through unbelievable hostility and immense levels of suffering. In this article, Brooks Buser, president of Radius International, shares the incredible impact of Paton and three lessons Christians can learn from his life of faithful service.
Old Princeton and Missions
Princeton Seminary was the jewel of theological education 200 years ago in the English-speaking world, with an outstanding model of missions that produced many impactful pastors and missionaries. Although Princeton today has lost all semblance of orthodoxy, there is much to be learned from its once-renowned program. In this article, Brooks Buser, President of Radius International, shares.
Spirit-Filled Expression in Worship
Many Christians today are rightly concerned with the emotionalism and manipulation that can infiltrate our worship gatherings. However, we can also swing too far into man-made rules and legalistic opinions that contradict biblical expression in worship. In this article, Costi Hinn encourages Christians to be wary of extremes, while enjoying Spirit-filled worship that aligns with Scripture.
Mothering Is Discipleship
Motherhood is often reduced to the mundane lists of tasks to complete: diapers, meals, cleaning – but it is so much more. In this article, GraceAnna Castleberry reminds moms that God has called them to be disciple-makers in the home.
How to Study the Bible
It is likely that as a professing Christian you believe the Bible is true, and you’ve heard that you should study it, memorize it, know it, and love it. But how? In this article, Costi Hinn provides some practical tools for studying the Bible, walking through basic principles for interpretation and process for biblical study.
Why Don’t We Study the Bible?
Biblical illiteracy is rampant in the church today, but even amongst Christians who consider themselves biblically literate, wouldn’t we say that more time could be spent communing with God in the Scriptures? Whether you struggle to make the time, or you have been going through the mechanics of Bible reading without a vibrant relationship with the Author of the Bible, it’s healthy to look under the hood of our spiritual life from time to time and ask: why don’t I study the Bible? In this article, Costi Hinn provides 5 reasons to consider, along with some practical solutions to grow in your study of the Scriptures.
8 Facts About the Filling of the Holy Spirit
Christians from all walks of life are often bewildered by what the Bible calls being “filled with the Spirit.” Some think it’s an experience that causes one to speak in tongues, others think it’s a feeling, while others just brush it off as a mystery. It doesn’t have to be this way. In this article, Costi Hinn walks through 8 truths from Scripture about the filling of the Spirit.
How Should You Pray for False Teachers?
Many lament, “I see the way false teachers assault the church and the way they undermine the truth. Should I be praying for them, or against them? If I feel righteous anger, how should that be applied in my prayer life? How should I be praying for false teachers? Should I pray for them at all?” In this article, Costi Hinn outlines several truths to help navigate this topic.
Is Homosexuality a Sin?
Society demands you declare whether you affirm homosexuality or not. And this type of pressure is only going to rise. You are going to feel it in your families, with your friends, and within your workplaces. In this article, Albert Kilgore lays out God's clear answer to the question, "Is homosexuality a sin?".
The Christian and Juneteenth
How should Christians view Juneteenth? While topics like race and oppression can be emotionally charged, it's essential to approach them with a biblical perspective. In this article, Desmond Outlaw provides helpful questions to evaluate this holiday and similar cultural issues.
Marks of Biblical Fatherhood
Fathers have an incredible impact on the lives of their children. In this article, Albert Kilgore unpacks the marks of a man who acknowledges and embraces the stewardship of raising his children "in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." (Ephesians 6:4)
The Pride of “Pride”
In this article, Jesse Randolph presents ten truths about God’s perspective on the LGBTQ movement as a whole, and His assessment of our culture’s devotion of an entire month each year to worship at the altar of “Pride.”
How Should a Christian Respond to Gossip?
In today’s world, it’s easy to become desensitized to the sinfulness of gossip. In this article, Albert Kilgore outlines the Bible’s clear condemnation of gossip and shares practical ways the Christian can respond.