Strengthened by Grace
We all know what physical weakness means. We can lose or gain spiritual strength as well. Where do we get strength from spiritually?...
Keep ReadingStrengthened by Grace
We all know what physical weakness means. We can lose or gain spiritual strength as well. Where do we get strength from spiritually?...
Social Media: A Clear and Present Danger
The facts are coming in fast: social media is harmful. It is not neutral as we first perceived (or experienced). Having heard much more in recents months than I could compile here, I wanted to pass this on to our church. Consider social media in your home carefully! ...
Psalm 1 and Meditation: The High Point of Daily Devotions
Does meditation lead to blessedness? ...
Every Mention of The Holy Spirit in Acts
All 52 mentions of the Holy Spirit in Acts. ...
Meditations on The Creation of Woman: She Owes Her Existence to God Alone
This blog includes a few mediations by Herman Bavinck on the creation of woman. Herman Bavinck (1854-1921) was professor of Theology at Free University in Amsterdam. His book "Wonderful Works of God" is a succinct, easy to read condensed version of his systematic theology. It reads devotionally and is a wonderful guide for meditation on God. ...
Far Too Easily Pleased: Getting Our Hearts Crucified to the World
Their daily work is to get their hearts crucified to the world and the things of it, and the world to their hearts; that they may not have living affections to dying things. J. Owen...
You Need Strength, God Gives Grace
We encounter all sorts of calamities and challenges. How can we make it through?...
Back Row Baptists?
On sitting toward the front of the sanctuary: I have a word of exhortation today that I thought at first would be easy and simple, but I quickly found it more difficult. Therefore, I will state very plainly at the outset what it is that I want you to consider doing, and then offer my reasons. In other words, reversing the usual order, we'll begin with the application, and...
Keep ReadingPsalm 1 and Meditation: The High Point of Daily Devotions
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Keep ReadingFinding Friends in Church Members
I’m a guy who needs about two and half good, serious friendships, and my wife takes up two of those spots. My remaining spot for a half friend may not live close. We may talk once every 6 months. I’m okay with that....
Keep ReadingSatan Has Raged Against Me
At one point Martin Luther said of himself, “Satan has raged against me with incredible contriving to destroy or hinder me, so that I have often wondered whether I was the only man in the whole world whom he was seeking"....
Keep ReadingCommunity With Fellow Galileans
What is the connection that drew you to your church? Was it that there were other moms with kids? Other empty nesters? Other people of the same race? Maybe someone else there is from the same hometown and that connection made you feel at home. In Peter's denials we see that commonality doesn't produce faithful community. ...
Keep ReadingThanks for All Things
Form the lighthearted to the gospel-empowered, here are some things Milwood is thankful for. ...
Keep ReadingOne Life, Born Twice
I grew up a Muslim in an abusive home, homeless at times, lived in many places of the world, been kidnapped and separated from from my mother for 13 years now, lived like a gangster (it’s hard to believe...I know), lived like a prince of Arabia, been “the popular guy”, been the outcast, danced with death a couple of times, lived extremely hedonistically and then fina...
Keep ReadingPerspective on SCOTUS Marriage Decision
Today, June 26, the Supreme Court of the United States, legalized gay-marriage in all 50 states. Here are a few thoughts from the Christian perspective. ...
Keep ReadingDeep Relationships. How?
We all want community. But those who just want community kill community. So how do we build it? What are some practical steps we can take? The Bible has answers for us....
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