Family Worship
A Personal Word Before We Begin This is a topic I’ve written and preached about a pretty good bit over the past two-plus decades, the call for parents to be the primary disciple-makers in their homes, the vital importance of daily family worship, the Deuteronomy 6 vision of faith woven into everyday life. When our […]
Off the beaten path
Eternal life means more than just extending the line of time. Through Jesus we gain the big picture of all eternity, realized in part even in our present moments.
Hunger for the Word
State of the Church: The Celtic Revival () Hunger for the food of the gospels stalks among you, eating out the vitals of your souls… – Gildas, The Ruin of Britain And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy and say to them, ‘Thus says […]
Fulfilling the Old Law
Matthew 5: The Sermon on the Mount (11) Pray Psalm 19.7, 8.The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul;The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart;The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes… Sing Psalm 19.7, 8.(St. Christopher: Beneath the Cross of Jesus)The Law of God is perfect, His […]
Kingdom Pleasure
People in our day are seeking pleasure, but the pleasure they are seeking is fleeting, and it cannot satisfy the pleasure their souls long to know. That pleasure is only available in the Presence of God and His glory. Today’s reading from The Kingdom Turn can be found on pages 18 and 19: “Kingdom pleasure is the […]
God’s Wondrous Thoughts
Though I am a sinner and unworthy, yet I have the command of God, that tells me to pray, and his promise that he will graciously hear me, not because of my worthiness, but for the sake of the Lord Christ.
Vertical Momentum
Acts 26:9–18 (ESV) “I myself was convinced that I ought to do many things in opposing the name of Jesus of Nazareth. And I did so in Jerusalem. I not only locked up many of the saints in prison after receiving authority from the chief priests, but when they were put to death I cast […]