Ellerslie Press

Jesus Christ is to have first place in all things. This concept of preeminence is essential for every believer and is central to Paul's letter to the Colossians. Join Nathan Johnson in this fourteen-part study examining the book of Colossians and how...

As Christians we are presently vulnerable. Every day our ancient foe the devil is seeking to invade our souls with his voice of doom, and many of us are susceptible to this voice, because we haven’t ever been taught how to shoo it away — how to resist...

The wonder of Scripture is that everything points to Jesus Christ — especially the Names of God. Biblically, names are not merely titles we use to address someone; rather, they reveal and point to the character, nature, and attributes of the...

In 1938 something historic began to unfold on this earth. It was a daring missionary movement of epic proportions. At the very time in history when Hitler was beginning to exert his malevolent power in Europe and evil was conspiring to bring the world...

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus tells us that the fields are white for harvest and that we are to go into all the world and make disciples of all nations. This is a calling that goes far beyond sitting in church once a week and attending Bible studies...

This series discusses the profound notion of “legendary living” by using Eric’s father as a muse. He was not an extraordinary man in any earthly sense of the word, but his impact upon Eric’s life was extraordinary. His everyday actions of love, care,...

While the character of the American nation is currently being tested and the direction of our great land is being freshly defined, it seems a good time to examine the life and leadership of the man that most Americans believe embodies the grit, growl,...

The grand message of the Gospel is that we not only have new life, but that life is Jesus Christ Himself. We are told that Christ is our life (Colossians 3:3–4) and we are to live through Him (1 John 4:9). We are reminded that as Christians, we have...

Idolatry is a central theme in Scripture; yet most of us presume that because we don't bow at the altar of a statue that we are idol-free. The truth is, all of us need God to reveal our heart's greatest longing and for Him to give us clean hands and a...

Abraham Lincoln lived during what was likely the darkest hour in America’s history. Though that may seem hard to believe for those of us that are alive today and witnessing the wasting away of the America we love, Antebellum America (as it has been...

In the year 871, the evil Vikings appeared to be the unstoppable new rulers of the Isle of Britain, but, against all odds, King Alfred of Wessex stood up and faced this encroaching evil head-on. In history, Alfred is considered “great” not because he...

This series covers a period of 60 years in America’s wild history — from WW1 to Watergate. It’s a period remembered by every American in monochromatic black and white. It’s the period when black-and-white movies and black-and-white television emerged....

The times of Roman Emperor Nero mark in the annals of history a season of unprecedented difficulty and trial for the Christian faith. But, this time was no less challenging for the Jewish people that had chosen to refuse, rather than accept, their...

Could there possibly be anything redeeming in studying World War I? After all, this cataclysmic event boasts a terrifying storyline that toppled empires, maimed millions, wiped out an entire generation of young men, and was the sponsor of some of the...

World War II was an epic tale. And I am like a moth to the flame of any and all things epic. I have always been fascinated by history, the events, the people, and the human challenge. But, war history, for some reason, stands out to me and deeply...

In a previous Daily Thunder series, Nathan began his study of Philippians 4:4–9 and discussed the first few verses on what Paul calls every Christian to think upon. In this conclusion of that series on the Christian mindset, Nathan examines each of...

Far too many Christians are sitting on the doorstep of all that is available in Christ Jesus. They may know there is more, but they’ve yet to enter the doorway to experience it. When they hear the word “Gospel,” they either think of “salvation” or a...

The Church today is in desperate need of an infusion of strength, courage, boldness, daring, and unction. The Bible calls it grace. And we need it. The Church is weak, back on its haunches, mealy-mouthed, and vulnerable to caving into social...

In a time when many of us have felt discouraged or even defeated by circumstances beyond our control, this series offers fresh vision for the victorious life God intends us to live as His children. Leslie explores what it means to walk in the...

William Wilberforce did something in his day which was deemed impossible — and still, over two hundred years later, anyone who studies his life’s work is startled and amazed and can’t help but mutter to themselves while reading of his accomplishments,...