An Incredible Request
It is easy to love people who already love you (Matthew 5:46)—that is no big deal and no mark of the presence of the Spirit among God’s people.
Entries by Mike Raiter
How Do We Influence Others to Do the Right Thing?
The big stick or the gentle word? How do we influence people to do what is right? There is, of course, a time and place for both.
The Caliber of A Godly Man
Philemon is a very different kind of letter from Paul. It is not written to a church like Colossians or Romans, and it is not written to a co-worker like Timothy or Titus.
The Character of Christian Ministry
Paul bids farewell at this point, with a treasure of spiritual nuggets hidden in his departing words.
Walking and Talking Amid Others
I live in a big city, and right in the heart of that city. My wife and I love it. I love the hustle and bustle, and having people all around us.
How Should We Pray?
I love to listen to godly people pray. Just as I learn from the wisdom of gifted preachers, I learn from the wisdom and experience of faithful, diligent “pray-ers”.
The Master-Servant Dynamic
How much does knowledge of the coming judgement influence your Christian behaviour now?
Living Out A God-Centered Family
It is astonishing, given all the books that have been written on marriage and raising children, that Paul says everything he wants to say in forty-two words in the original Greek text! Presumably, he’s focusing on key issues.
Relating as Husband and Wife
There is much confusion in today’s society about marriage. In the world today, many are promoting same-sex marriages. Others see marriage as outdated, even oppressive.