Father, Our hearts are overwhelmed with grief as we consider the senseless acts of violence in Dayton, El Paso, and Gilroy last week. The reality of the sin and brokenness of our world is on display as precious people made in your image were murdered; as families and communities are left heartbroken and confused as … Continue reading A Prayer of Lament: Dayton, El Paso, Gilroy
Singing With The Head, Heart, & Hands
Music is a precious gift from God. I agree with Luther who says that "Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world." Amen! That said, it makes sense that the New Testament is concerned with our singing when the church gathers. Singing as the people … Continue reading Singing With The Head, Heart, & Hands
Whitefield: How To Hear Sermons
George Whitefield once gave a sermon about hearing sermons. His text was Luke 8:18, “Take care then how you hear, for to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one who had not, even what he thinks that he has will be taken away.” After exhorting his hearers to listen to … Continue reading Whitefield: How To Hear Sermons
Give Jesus To Your Kids
I’ve been a Dad for over 10 years now. Which means I know just enough to know that I don’t know very much. One thing we have always aimed to do with our kids is to give them Jesus; to bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). While I’ve … Continue reading Give Jesus To Your Kids
God’s Grace | Your Motive For Obedience
From The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification: Growing in Holiness by Living in Union with Christ by Walter Marshall: God always encouraged his people to live holy lives because of the grace he has given to them. This means you must first receive and believe the gospel in your own heart. If you do not do … Continue reading God’s Grace | Your Motive For Obedience
What The Ascension Means For Us
The Ascension of Jesus into heaven is a neglected doctrine. In most gospel presentations I've heard- the life, death, resurrection, and even the return of Jesus are explained. But what is he doing now? Why did Jesus leave in the first place? Tim Chester and Jonny Woodrow put it this way, “The ascension seems a bad … Continue reading What The Ascension Means For Us
True Faith | Feeding on Christ
The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification: Growing in Holiness by Living in Union with Christ by Walter Marshall is a treasure trove of biblical truth on how Christians grow in obedience by the power of the gospel, not by their own strength. This little known book was originally published in 1692. Bruce H. McRae updated the … Continue reading True Faith | Feeding on Christ
