Top 10 Articles of September 2009

By John Piper
John Piper offers six great reasons why every Christian - especially those in vocational ministry - should commit the Word of God to memory.
By Whitney Hopler
You and your spouse annoy each other more than enjoy each other. You don't want to continue living like this, but you don't want the trauma of divorce, either. What to do?
By Michael Craven
Years ago, a family therapist was asked, "What are the top three causes of divorce?" to which he replied, "Selfishness, selfishness, selfishness!" Of course this is an oversimplification of the varied and many contributing factors to divorce but there is an element of truth in this statement that permeates each.
By Kathy Collard Miller, D. Larry Miller
One of Satan's lies regarding sexual purity is, "No one else has enough self-control to resist, why do you think you can?" Yet many people do resist every day—our society just doesn't celebrate their dependence upon God...
By Cliff Young
Oftentimes, we aren't able to comprehend how the Lord is working and why. However, just because God does not work according to how we think doesn't mean He does not hear our prayers nor care about our situations.
By Albert Mohler
The basic structure of moralism comes down to this -- the belief that the Gospel can be reduced to improvements in behavior.
By Dr. David B. Hawkins
Have you ever considered the fact that every word you say—every word—has the power to either hurt or heal?
By Albert Mohler
The Wall Street Journal's debate was not, as advertised, a debate between an atheist and a believer. Instead, it was a debate between two different species of atheists.
By Cindi McMenamin
Whether they be complicated or simple, with long-term effects or temporary, trials and frustrations can hinder our spiritual growth, causing bitterness, self-pity and emotional hang ups, or they can be catalysts for growth and maps to finding eternal treasure...
By Dan Miller
Be very careful how you start your morning. You are planting the seeds for what the day will hold.
Originally published October 02, 2009.