Book Review – Reading For The Glory

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

(Episode 36) Fr. Mike Chitwood | The Life, Ministry, and Legacy of Eugene Peterson

In this episode Zach is joined by Fr. Mike Chitwood for a discussion about the life, ministry, and legacy of the late Eugene Peterson. The conversation centers around Winn Collier’s biography of Peterson titled A Burning in My Bones. Get your FREE BOOK here. Get a copy of the Peterson biographs here. ——— Have Feedback … Continue reading (Episode 36) Fr. Mike Chitwood | The Life, Ministry, and Legacy of Eugene Peterson

February 21, 2023March 2, 2023

The Context and Nature of Calling

What does God want me to do with my life? This is likely the most common question asked by Christians the world over, and rightly so. Life is a gift from the Lord and we must steward it for His glory. Yet discovering direction in life can prove difficult, even for the most dedicated follower … Continue reading The Context and Nature of Calling

January 24, 2023January 9, 2024

Studying the Bible Through Church History

All throughout church history, followers of Jesus have held fast to the belief that the Bible is the word of God. There are skeptics today who seriously doubt this claim, however, it has been an essential doctrine of the church down through the ages. Modern day Christians stand on the shoulders of those who have … Continue reading Studying the Bible Through Church History

January 17, 2023March 5, 2023

The Gift of Loving Your Church

There is no shortage of books on the market today that are ready to tell us how to grow a church. Each one likely having a differing opinion on the right way to get it done. Denominations and individual churches have teams dedicated to implementing the latest strategies for church growth. The truth is that … Continue reading The Gift of Loving Your Church

January 10, 2023March 2, 2023

A Guide For Daily Bible Reading

Reading the Bible is a challenge for many people, especially when one embarks to read through it in one year. Many believers set the goal of reading through the Bible each year. Such a task, although not required for discipleship, is a noble task. What is most important for discipleship is to read, study, and … Continue reading A Guide For Daily Bible Reading

December 20, 2022December 2, 2024

Top 10 Reviews, Posts, and Articles from 2022

The Lord has been extremely faithful in 2022. This year RFTG has seen unprecedented growth in our online ministry platform. In the past year we have recorded the most views ever since we began in 2013, with views from over 70 countries around the world. Additionally, we grew by having viewers subscribe to the blog … Continue reading Top 10 Reviews, Posts, and Articles from 2022

December 13, 2022February 26, 2023

Reading Biography is Good For Discipleship

In the great Hall of Faith passage of Hebrews 11, begins by saying, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things now seen” (ESV). The writer then spends the remainder of the chapter discussing the faith of saints who trusted the Lord to fulfill his promises. Much of the passage … Continue reading Reading Biography is Good For Discipleship

December 6, 2022March 2, 2023

Daily Strength and Daily Joy: Devotions For Men and Women

In the modern West, we live with an abundance of written resources. We have access to more books than any other civilization in history. Yet often we take this abundance granted and opt for mindless entertainment on television or our smartphones. As Christians, we should see this abundance rightly as a gift from the Lord. … Continue reading Daily Strength and Daily Joy: Devotions For Men and Women

November 29, 2022February 26, 2023

Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation

There are two equal but opposite errors we tend to make when we come to the book of Revelation. One is being obsessed with it. This is the doomsday prophet approach. You eagerly watch the news and try to decode the events of today according to all the prophetic images. Of course, in this scenario, … Continue reading Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation

November 22, 2022January 31, 2023

Bibles Make Excellent Christmas Gifts (Part Two)

As we discussed last week, Bibles make great Christmas gifts. Whether it be for a family member, a friend, church member, or someone else, one of the Bible’s we have discussed may be the perfect gift for someone on your list. Last week we discussed the English Standard Version and the New English Bible. This … Continue reading Bibles Make Excellent Christmas Gifts (Part Two)

November 17, 2022January 31, 2023

Christmas Resources for Kids (Part Two)

As we discussed last week, Christmas can be a perfect time to teach children about Jesus. For Christians, the Advent season encompasses the four weeks leading up to Christmas. The purpose of this season is to stir our longing for Jesus as we celebrate his first coming and look forward to his second coming. Church, … Continue reading Christmas Resources for Kids (Part Two)

November 15, 2022January 31, 2023

Bibles Make Excellent Christmas Gifts (Part One)

It may be hard to believe, but Christmas is just around the corner. As you prepare for this upcoming advent season, you are likely considering gift ideas for those on your list. One gift that you may consider giving to someone this year is a Bible. Whether it be a family member, friend, fellow church … Continue reading Bibles Make Excellent Christmas Gifts (Part One)