David Martyn Lloyd-Jones, a doctor turned preacher in the earlier part of the 20th century, wrote: Most of your unhappiness in life is due to the fact that you are listening to yourself instead of talking to yourself. Take those thoughts that come to you the moment you wake up in the morning. You have … Continue reading When the Darkness Will Not Lift – The Cures for Spiritual Depression
Devotional Thoughts
When the Darkness Will Not Lift – The Causes of Spiritual Depression
This morning at Panera Bread restaurant, I begin a men's group focused on the Psalms of Ascent with additional insights gleaned from Euguene Peterson's book A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society.If you're not in a men's group at Trinity, let me encourage to come be a part of ours. … Continue reading When the Darkness Will Not Lift – The Causes of Spiritual Depression
My Dilemma and God’s Delight
According to Isaiah 40, what’s our dilemma? There’s a huge problem. You and I cannot fulfill our destiny. The problem is mentioned twice in vv. 1-2 of chapter 40…SIN Most try to deny this problem and appeal to the goodness of man. Scripture writers reveal that the path to freedom and to fulfilling our destiny … Continue reading My Dilemma and God’s Delight
What’s My Destiny, Momma?
All of us are on a quest to find and fulfill our destiny. The soul searching question on the lips of the infamous Forrest Gump has plagued every thinking human being: "What's my destiny, Momma?" When Forrest rescues Lt. Dan from certain death on the battlefield, Dan furiously rages, "I had a destiny. I was … Continue reading What’s My Destiny, Momma?
Dios persiste en amarnos
Romanos 8: 34 dice: "¿Quién es el que condenará? Cristo es el que murió; más aun, el que también resucitó, el que además está a la diestra de Dios, el que también intercede por nosotros. Una razón por la cual Jesús se quedaría en la diestra de Dios es que él tiene ganas de seguir … Continue reading Dios persiste en amarnos
Cuando esté en tu mano el hacerlo
Como líderes en la iglesia de Cristo, por lo general estamos trabajando para aplicar el evangelio de la gracia de Cristo en todo tipo de conflictos en la iglesia. Es posible que un matrimonio que lucha, una divergencia de estilos preferidos de culto y la predicación. Podría haber una diferencia en la filosofía de ministerio … Continue reading Cuando esté en tu mano el hacerlo
Show Me Your Glory
Let us pray with boldness the simple prayer of Moses: “LORD, show me Your glory” (Exodus 33:18). John Piper writes: "In the church, our view of God is so small instead of huge, so marginal instead of crucial, so vague instead of clear, so impotent instead of all determining, and so uninspiring instead of ravishing … Continue reading Show Me Your Glory
Reflections on Psalm 23
"I shall not want" is the theme of Ps. 23. I shall not lack for: rest and refreshment (v. 2), restoration and righteousness (v. 3), protection in trouble (v. 4), provision in the wilderness (v. 5), and a home to go to at the end of the days (v. 6). More is implied than is … Continue reading Reflections on Psalm 23
When God Pursues the Frustrated – A Sermon from Luke 5:1-11
Listen to a MP3 of this sermon According to Luke 5:1-11, when God pursues the frustrated, four things occur… He shows you: How great is his power, how great is your need of His pardon, how crucial it is to adopt His purpose, and how vital it is to value him above all else. Intro: … Continue reading When God Pursues the Frustrated – A Sermon from Luke 5:1-11
Personal/Family Worship Guides
We want to urge you to take some time during the week to worship God personally and with your family. These guides serve to develop further the themes of our corporate worship services. Simple Church (Isaiah 40:1-11). This devotional guide delves into the mission of our church. Isaiah's prophecy highlights four non-negotiables: There is a … Continue reading Personal/Family Worship Guides
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