I am leading a seminar this Spring entitled "Foundations for Faith." We are walking through key questions of our statements of faith like the Westminster Shorter Catechism and Heidelberg Catechism. Here is the outline for the previous week's session entitled "Your Primary Purpose."
Devotional Thoughts
Your Only Comfort in Life and in Death
I am leading a seminar this Spring entitled "Foundations for Faith." We are walking through key questions of our statements of faith like the Westminster Shorter Catechism and Heidelberg Catechism. Here is the outline for last night's session entitled "Your Only Comfort."
A Simple Prayer for Smiling at the Future
Here is a simple prayer to reflect upon and pray through as look upon 2022 and what the Lord might have for you in this new year: Lord God, King of the Universe and Ruler over the turning centuries, we lift up grateful hearts to You in this new year. We launch our boats on … Continue reading A Simple Prayer for Smiling at the Future
Why Read Your Bible? Eight Reasons from J.C. Ryle
One of my favorite authors and pastors from a previous generation is John Charles Ryle. He was a pastor in Liverpool, England back in the 1800s. Here are a few excerpts from a book entitled Practical Religion that I am presently reading. This chapter is simply entitled "Bible Reading." There is hardly any discipline more … Continue reading Why Read Your Bible? Eight Reasons from J.C. Ryle
When Your Flesh and Heart Fail
Sandy Ford was a year ahead of me in college. We lived in the same dorm. I admired him during our days in Chapel Hill because he was known on campus as a contagious Christian… one who took His commitment and faith in Jesus very seriously. He was a leader with a campus ministry called … Continue reading When Your Flesh and Heart Fail
Pursuing Peaceful Relationships
I. What does God value? God is a peace-loving God who values PEACEFUL RELATIONSHIPS. The wisdom sayings of Proverbs show us that God values peaceful relationships. God’s love for peace reflects the mutual love, respect, and communion that exists within the Holy Trinity. Hear this strong statement from the pen of Solomon: “The LORD hates … Continue reading Pursuing Peaceful Relationships
Caring for Your Soul in 2022
The Dangers You Face Three Primary Forms: You are in a constant, inescapable battle against spiritual degeneracy in the following three primary forms: Unbelief of God Word, unforgiveness of others, and unhumbled pride in what we are and have done. Rich in things, Poor in soul. “Luxury causes great care and produces great carelessness as … Continue reading Caring for Your Soul in 2022
A Presidential Address on the Bible
One hundred years ago, our President at the time, Woodrow Wilson, gave an important speech. The year was 1911. It was perhaps the last time a speech like this was ever given by an American president. It was a public address devoted completely to the Bible and its importance to our survival as a nation. … Continue reading A Presidential Address on the Bible
A Renewed Hunger for the Word of God
God has used the Book of Common Prayer and its wonderful collects (prayers of preparation) written mostly by Thomas Cranmer to enrich my own prayer life and walk with God. The prayer written for the Sunday closest to November 16 is my personal favorite: Blessed Lord, who has caused all Holy Scriptures to be written … Continue reading A Renewed Hunger for the Word of God
The Main Objective of Life
I came across an interesting quote this morning in my studies from James Montgomery Boice, in his book Foundations of the Christian Faith: Shortly after Harvard College was founded in 1636, the trustees of the school wrote, “Let every student be plainly instructed, and earnestly pressed to consider well that the main end of his … Continue reading The Main Objective of Life
