Like every tool, gospel tracts can be used effectively or ineffectively. How can we make the most of our opportunity? Choose gospel tracts that are simple but complete. Be sure that the gospel message is plain and Scripture is prominent. At the same time, a gospel tract is not a book and should be very…
Gospel literature is one means of communicating the message of Christ to great numbers of people one at a time. Imagine how many people could be reached if every believer simply carried tracts and gave them out as they went about their normal routines! The power of the literature is not in the words of…
Social Media and the Great Commission Social media is here to stay. Over 5.35 billion people actively use the internet and just over 5 billion use some social networking site (Facebook, X, TikTok, Etc.). Of course, young people lead the way in this trend. One research group suggests that 98% of American 18-24 year olds…
Every believer is to be a witness for the Lord Jesus Christ (Luke 24:48; Acts 1:8). In fact, every Christian is a witness — we may be a good one or a poor one, but we all testify to those around us about the reality of Christ in us! Gypsy Smith said that God wrote…
One at a Time Through the years, I have met many interesting people on airplanes. Everyone has a story, and a simple conversation with a stranger can be memorable. I have tried to pray as I board a flight that God would put me next to the person He wants me to get acquainted with.…
Be Ready Most people have heard the motto of the Boy Scouts: “Be Prepared.” This motto, developed by Scouting founder Robert Baden-Powell, is described in the Boy Scout Handbook as having the idea that, “Scouts should prepare themselves to become productive citizens and strong leaders and to bring joy to other people. [Baden-Powell] wanted each…
Few things are more important than children hearing and understanding the gospel. The Lord Jesus Christ openly received little children (Matthew 19:14), and taught that every one who is saved must come with the simple, humble faith of a child (Matthew 18:3). It is beautiful to see the plainness with which our Savior explained divine…
Over time believers tend to reduce their Christian lives to a list of things “to do.” This was the error of the Pharisees and is a mark of empty religion in every generation. Busyness, conformity, and externals too easily become the measurement of spirituality. Perhaps this temptation is because it seems simpler to just give…
Everybody has one. A story that is. My story is not yours, and yours is not mine. The details vary — except for one thing. God is the Author. If you have a story to tell, it is really just the story of what the Lord has done for you. Most often, we refer to…
New Course — What the Bible Says We are thrilled to announce a new resource for those who have just trusted Christ, those who have questions about trusting Christ, and believers who have a desire to learn more about their faith. Everything that we believe and teach comes from the Holy Bible — the Word…