The LORD is my shepherd: I shall not want -Psalm 23:1 Dane Ortlund in the ESV Devotional Psalter: This psalm tells us that life with God means we have no lack (v.1)... But notice that David does not claim this about God when life is easy. This is how God cares for us when we … Continue reading God is With Me. Period.
Quick-Hit Doctrine: The Sufficiency of Scripture
Quick-Hit Doctrine: Short posts on the basics of Christian Theology. The doctrine of the sufficiency of scripture states that all we need for the knowledge of salvation and the Christian life is contained within the Bible. We do not need any new revelation from God to understand these things or to live in the way … Continue reading Quick-Hit Doctrine: The Sufficiency of Scripture
Quick-Hit Doctrine: Inspiration, Infallibility, Authority of The Bible
Quick-Hit Doctrine: Short posts on the basics of Christian Theology. To say that the Bible is inspired is to say that the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments are the words of God. The Bible is not merely a description of God (though scripture does describe him), but it is the very words … Continue reading Quick-Hit Doctrine: Inspiration, Infallibility, Authority of The Bible
The Unshakable Certainty of the Resurrection Project
He is Risen! “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy, he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead’ [1 Pet 1:3]. In the resurrection of Jesus, this hope has begun to be realized. Its scope … Continue reading The Unshakable Certainty of the Resurrection Project
MLJ Monday | Faith is a Refusal to Panic
The following quote from Lloyd-Jones is a timely word of counsel as we walk through a global pandemic. In faith, may we cling to the God who loves us. So, how does one put faith into operation? The first thing you must do when you find yourself in a difficult position is to refuse to … Continue reading MLJ Monday | Faith is a Refusal to Panic
Songs For The Soul & The Church
I love music, I love Jesus, and I love his church. I also enjoy trying to tie all of these things together. How can music help me grow in my love for Christ? How can music serve others and build up the Church? There's a number of ways to answer those questions. I have two. … Continue reading Songs For The Soul & The Church
God Moves in A Mysterious Way | 5-Day Reading Plan
One of the ways I've been feeding my soul during this season of world-wide suffering is by reflecting on some of the rich Hymn texts throughout church history. The saints of old had a way of thinking deeply and biblically about difficult times and the providence of God. One example of this is William Cowper's … Continue reading God Moves in A Mysterious Way | 5-Day Reading Plan
A Prayer As We Await the Birth of Our Son
My son was born last week. Jude Owen Sanders. Our 6th child. We went for a scheduled induction on Tuesday afternoon (My wife is considered high risk because of blood pressure issues.) What we thought would take 12 or so hours ended up taking 4 days and included complications, miscommunication between doctors, and little to … Continue reading A Prayer As We Await the Birth of Our Son
God’s Presence for Those in Need of Grace: Psalm 51
Psalm 51 is one of the most popular Psalms of confession and repentance. The introduction to the Psalm tells the reader of the occasion: “To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him after he had gone into Bathsheeba.” The context of the Psalm is 2 Samuel 11-12. King David, … Continue reading God’s Presence for Those in Need of Grace: Psalm 51
Best Books I Read in 2019
Here's a quick count-down list of the 10 best books I read in 2019: 10. One Blood: Parting Words to The Church on Race and Love by John M. Perkins 09. Them: Why We Hate Each Other and How to Heal by Ben Sasse 08. Conscience: What It Is, How To Train It, and Loving … Continue reading Best Books I Read in 2019
