Is Jesus as loudly praised and as greatly rejoiced in among us today as he was by the children long ago in Jerusalem? Oh “the joy of Christ's presence with his people. Oh, that we might have it! Bickerings soon cease, murmurings come to an end, complaints against one another, and against God's providence are … Continue reading Praying that We Might Praise Him Like the Children
Devotional Thoughts
The One Thing that will save us from political chaos and collapse
"This world can be saved from political chaos and collapse by one thing only -- that is worship" of the living and true God. - William Temple (the 98th Archbishop of Canterbury who was born in 1881 and died October 27, 1944. He was a passionate lover of the music of Bach. In literature, his … Continue reading The One Thing that will save us from political chaos and collapse
Our Lord’s Triumphal Entry – Gleanings from the Man of Granite with the Heart of a Child
The Triumphal Entry of our Lord is spoken of four times in the New Testament. “It is evident that it is a scene in the earthly life of Jesus which Christians are intended to study with special attention. Let us study it and see what practical lessons we may learn for our own souls” (J.C. … Continue reading Our Lord’s Triumphal Entry – Gleanings from the Man of Granite with the Heart of a Child
One Master Passion – Advance the Gospel
J. Campbell White, the head of the Laymen’s Missionary Movement, said in 1906 that: “Most men and women are not satisfied with the permanent output of their lives. Nothing can wholly satisfy the life of Christ within His followers except the adoption of Christ’s purpose toward the world He came to redeem. Fame, pleasure, and … Continue reading One Master Passion – Advance the Gospel
The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life
In his book, The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life, author Os Guinness takes an in-depth look at what it means to be called of God. I highly recommend the book. He defines the call of God as "the truth that God calls us to Himself so decisively that everything we … Continue reading The Call: Finding and Fulfilling the Central Purpose of Your Life
Daddies with Daughters
My daughters frequently remind me that they think that I have control issues when it comes to their relationships with young men. It is probably true due to remembering well my own gorilla-like heart as a young man. Chuck Swindoll uses a great word-picture when giving away his own daughters in marriage. He compares it … Continue reading Daddies with Daughters
The God Who Undragons People
I hope you were able to watch the movie version of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader over the Christmas holidays. Among the many adventures of the Dawn Treader, there is one that powerfully sums up C.S. Lewis’ understanding of how one becomes a follower of Jesus and how the gospel transforms us. While on … Continue reading The God Who Undragons People
Trusting the Good Hands of a Providential Father
The Psalmist states, "He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord" (Psalm 112:7). It is easy to submit to God's will when everything is going well... when you are walking on sunshine and feeling good. But when you find yourself walking in the shadows, it is then … Continue reading Trusting the Good Hands of a Providential Father
What if God eliminated suffering? – A Reflection for Good Friday
One question that skeptics and believers both ask frequently is: "if God is so loving, why does He allow suffering and evil?" The Psalms of Ascent (Psalm 120-134) are written to facilitate the worship of God's pilgrim people on their journey up to Jerusalem. One notable feature of the journey of faith is oppression and … Continue reading What if God eliminated suffering? – A Reflection for Good Friday
Jesus Steps In When Hell Endeavors to Shake Us
I loved playing and watching basketball during high school. Now, refereeing basketball is a different story. When I was in ninth-grade, I went one Saturday morning to the gym to watch some friends playing in a church league. This day, the referee forgot to show up. Thus, I was asked to referee the game. But … Continue reading Jesus Steps In When Hell Endeavors to Shake Us
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