“…Do we love the convictions of the Word? Do we love the Word when it comes home to our conscience and shoots its arrows of reproof at our sins? It is the minister’s duty sometimes to reprove. He who can…
“Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 10:17) It is right and appropriate for Christians to boast. Sometimes this looks like ‘boasting’ in the way that we often think of boasting – “I’m so proud of…”…
This is a guest post by Elizabeth Clevenger. I’m excited to share her insights into personal retreats and I’m sure you will benefit greatly from this! I love personal retreats. I look forward to them almost as much as I…
“We must not put Christ to the test, as some of them did and were destroyed by serpents.” (1 Corinthians 10:9) Paul makes clear that the Israelites who departed Egypt were blessed in unique ways, and they rebelled in unique…
Previously I’ve discussed the idea of ‘monotasking’ – actions that demand complete focus. I dealt with the problem of phones, the great enemy of monotasking. And I explored some strategies for the monotask of ‘worship.’ Today I continue by exploring…
Agnoete: What an amazing animal is mankind! He evolved from apes and chimps, but he is able to reason and think and communicate and create! Theophilus: This is because man is more than an animal; though he resembles animals in…
Recommended tunes: Azmon or Dundee I do believe in God aboveI will confess his might;He formed the earth, the sky, the seaAnd all the realms of light. I do believe in Jesus ChristHe is by us adoredHe is the only…
“…Let us have endearing thoughts of Christ, let him be accounted our chief treasure and delight. This is the reason why millions perish – because they do not prize Christ. Christ is the door by which men are to enter…
As you begin the new year, here’s a goal to seriously consider: to read an average of a book each week. If this sounds crazy, give it a try – it’s not as hard as it sounds. Let me share…
“Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” (Proverbs 4:23) This is clearly an important command: > Your heart is the core of who you are. The ancient Hebrews used the word ‘heart’ to…
