If the chief end of man is glorifying God and not himself, how do we look past selfie-stick towards Christ? How does He become greater while I become less (John 3:30)?
Read MoreI cannot sustain self-discipline on my own, but God can. It is only by grace that we are in Christ and only in Christ can we bear any fruit (John 15:5), including the fruit which comes from self-discipline.
Read MoreAs we continually study and learn, may we be humbled by the fact that we are merely children paddling in the ocean of the knowledge of God.
Read MoreWe cannot truly love others until we truly love God. We cannot do to others as we would have them do until we understand the love of God and His grace and mercy.
Read MoreI noticed that when my worship made the shift from “I and me” to singing the glories of God in His character, His power, and His salvation, there was a monumental difference in the joy I felt.
Read MoreIn the midst of financial stress, marital strain, and spiritual depression... are you waiting for our blessed hope, the glory of God, the filler of the insatiable heart?
Read MoreMy desire should be for my son to look upon my habits and life and be motivated in godly ways, and for his pursuit of God to be impacted in meaningful ways.
Read More“In this calling, we are not only brought into right fellowship with God through the work of Jesus Christ, but we are also brought into the covenant community, who is the Bride of Christ, the body of Christ, the Church.”
Read More“The stars in the sky will glow a million times brighter than time has ever known, but even in all of this, Christ will shine brighter still".”
Read MoreIn the age of social media and celebrity, it is challenging to be content where we are.
Read MoreI don't know what God is calling you to do in His service. But 'what' He wants you to be isn't the real issue here. God is far more concerned with 'who' you'll be. God has chosen you to be his son, and you are set apart for Him, and He deeply loves you.
Read More“I am free to truly enjoy learning because in everything I learn it points me back to the One from whom all knowledge comes.”
Read More“it cannot be overstated how one man’s unshakable faith and commitment to the truth of God’s Word caused such an earthquake that its aftershocks are still being felt today five hundred years later.”
Read MoreFor Luther personally, the truth of the gospel finally freed him from the spiritual darkness he had endured for so long.
Read MoreIf you want frequent and consistent Bible study and prayer, don’t expect it to be perfectly manicured like a pastor who spends hours preparing a sermon.
Read MoreGod has not called us to comfort or ease, but to faithfulness, “be strong in the power of his might” brothers, and see what God does for His own glory.
Read MoreSee, from where we stand, the stars that fill the night sky look small, twinkling harmlessly with a light gleam. But if God were to elevate us to the star’s presence we would see its enormity, terribly burning, blinding and dangerous ... God shows us our sin in the same way.
Read MoreI have found much more enjoyment in looking for the blue collar theologians and learning from them and their example as I admire their gritty, faithful hands.
Read MoreIt is through the constant nourishment of the Bible that we see the fullness of the precious gospel in redemptive history.
Read MoreLet’s worship the Lord by more intentionally loving one another and thinking through why we do what we do on the Lord’s day.
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