Many are asking in these days: What is the purpose of prayer? It doesn't appear that prayer really works because I ask God to stop this senseless war in Ukraine and save the lives of those who are most vulnerable, and it doesn't seem to affect the situation at all. Others of you are praying … Continue reading What is the fundamental purpose of prayer?
Devotional Thoughts
What Happens After You Die?
Can you know for certain what happens after death? God's Word speaks very clearly on this profound question.
Profound Questions…Direct Answers
Right in the middle of Jesus’ bread of life discourse in John 6, He answers a couple of profound questions that people have had through the years. First of all, is Jesus Christ the only way to God? We call this the exclusive claim of Jesus. Jesus reminds us in this verse that only … Continue reading Profound Questions…Direct Answers
Trusting God for the Impossible
The sinless Son of God was conceived in the womb of a virgin and born to rescue hell bound sinners. It sounds like the stuff of fairy tales. The angel of the Lord, Gabriel, explains how the incarnation of Jesus Christ can happen: “nothing will be impossible with God.” The Lord has had to remind … Continue reading Trusting God for the Impossible
The Truthfulness of God’s Word
The chief purpose of the true Word of God is to lead us to take refuge in the living Word. He is the rock of refuge who shields us from the curse, the weight, the guilt, the shame and the consequence of sin.
Craving Security
At birth, all of us are launched into the dangerous labyrinth of the world where tragic things can and often happen. Look no further than the Ukraine presently. Psalm 4:8 Therefore, we crave safety and security. King David reminds us of the only place where true safety exists. It is in the presence of the … Continue reading Craving Security
Beloved of the Father
John 17:11 [11] And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. The world, its values and priorities are hostile to the … Continue reading Beloved of the Father
In What Do You Root Your Identity?
At the age of 49, Dr. Thomas Graboys had reached the pinnacle of his career and was leading a charmed life. A nationally renowned Boston cardiologist popular for his attention to the hearts and souls of his patients. Graboys was part of “The Cardiology Dream Team” summoned to treat Boston Celtics star Reggie Lewis after he collapsed … Continue reading In What Do You Root Your Identity?
Examine Yourself Before Taking Communion
"Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup."
Preparing in Advance for the Lord’s Supper
The pastors and church leaders who wrote the doctrinal standards for our church urged all believers to take time to prepare themselves in advance for celebrating the Lord's Supper. How do we do that? Question 171 of the Westminster Larger Catechism spells this process out in detail: Question: How are they that receive the sacrament … Continue reading Preparing in Advance for the Lord’s Supper
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