“Do you lack contentment in your life? The answer to this problem is somewhat ironic—look for Christ everywhere. In everything you do, search for His heart. While you drink a glass of water, thank Christ for that gift. When you wake up, thank Him for new life. When you walk, thank Him for walking with…
Westminster Seminary has published a great article on voting and what things should influence a Christian when they vote or when they choose not to vote. This is a scriptural reflection about the broad concept of voting not an issues thing meant to sway you to any particular candidate. I think you will be challenged…
Ephesians 3:14–19 ESV “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your…
Does greater influence = greater Glory for God? Recently I found myself struggling with a series of decisions about our church’s direction. While walking and praying I found myself saying something like, “God, if you expanded my sphere of influence then I could give you more glory.” As I continued to walk and wrestle with the…
The Gospel Coalition has started a great set of debates it appears. The first of these is on gun ownership. A pro and con argument made by two theologians that are both concerned for preserving life. It would be easy to listen to the debate and just let one side reinforce your prior belief. But…
If one is conscious of drawing one’s convictions from a solid, deep-rooted tradition, one inevitably has a sense of quiet assurance in one’s beliefs and a feeling that is the reverse of touchy defensiveness. If, on the other hand, one is bursting with notions which gush from sheer personal predilection operative outside the discipline of…
Have you ever wanted some solid reading recommendations to grow your faith? Dr. Ligon Duncan, of Reformed Theological Seminary, provides a few in this 3 min video: Thomas Brooks’ Precious Remedies against Satan’s Devices Banner of Truth Catalog Reformation Trust Catalog Northhampton Press Catalog
I ran across these words today in my devotion, and they are both a challenge and an encouragement. Thomas Fuller, who lived between 1601 and 1661, penned an insightful thought. As he reflected on the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1, he wrote, Lord, I find the genealogy of my Saviour strangely checkered with four…
Men, Here is a great 1 hour interview (or 30 minutes at 2x speed) with Joel Beeke on Leading family worship. If you already do it, this will encourage you. If you are starting, this will give you ideas. if you haven’t led your family (even your own spouse) this will challenge you to start. …
Dr. Kruger at RTS gives a brief overview of Progressive Christianity and why we should be on the lookout for it. A transcript is available here. These two points are worth holding onto, for in progressive Christianity: Jesus is a model moral example not Lord and God. Sin is Downplayed.