2 min to read David Powlison has died. Today at 11:00 am, under the care of Hospice, family, and friends, he passed into the ultimate rest of Jesus Christ and His soul-satisfying good news.
HELP FOR THE CRITICAL AND THE CRITICIZED
< 1 minute Criticism. Some love it, others hate it. Some people develop a critical spirit from which they routinely dish it out. Others struggle to take it, …
WEAKNESS IS THE WAY
< 1 minute Oh, how much time and energy we’ve wasted pretending to be strong! All the while, weakness is the way. The incomparable J.I. Packer wrote a book by this very title. I loved it and I hope you will read it, and be found reading it over and over.
HAPPY VOICES
< 1 minute Christians are made for happiness. Don’t take John Piper’s word for it. Listen to these prolific voices.
THREE PHASES OF GOSPEL MINISTRY
7 min to read In Acts 16:31-34, three common phases of Gospel ministry emerge from the text. These three phases can be seen throughout the daily ministry of Paul’s life, not to mention throughout the history of the Church. First, the Gospel is proclaimed. Second, the Gospel is believed by God’s elect. Third, the people of God rejoice in Christ and His good news. Let’s consider vs 31-34 more closely so we can become more familiar with this progressive work in and around the good news of Jesus.
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THE MYTH OF COMPLIANCE
2 min to read A recent Bible study included a discussion around the relationship between commitment and compliance. In essence, we considered the difference between having commitment to Christ and merely complying with His commands and ways. The conversation was clarifying for me, as I considered how often I’m content merely checking spiritual boxes, without much real interaction with or focus on the glory and pleasure of Christ.
THE BLESSED MAN
< 1 minute These words remind me of Jesus of Nazareth…Yeshua Ha Mashiach…the Savior of the world.
DATING THE KIDS
3 min to read My wife had the brilliant idea that we should date our kids. In fact, most of the good ideas come from her (she’s always thinking). It sounds a little weird: date the kids. But it’s brought some rich blessings to our family. Here’s a summary of what we are doing and 3 benefits we enjoy from it.
WOLVES BEWARE
2 min to read The Church has many eyes and needs all of them. In a fallen world like ours – a world infected with corrupting sin and scheming sinners – Christians face many troubles. Jesus was clear, “In this world you will have trouble.” And is it any wonder? Our three ancient foes – sin, death, and Satan – are hell bent to punish and destroy the Church, if they may. A tireless trio of division and conflict.