Out of the Depths, Into His Purposes

Exodus 35–36:7 | Psalm 130 | 2 Corinthians 5 There is a moment in Psalm 130 that most of us know by heart, even if we’ve never read the psalm. It is the moment you hit bottom. The moment when the weight of your failure, your grief, your inadequacy becomes too much to carry — … Continue reading Out of the Depths, Into His Purposes

The Majesty of a Forgiving Father

Psalm 130:4 sets forth one of the greatest discoveries that we can ever make: “With you (the LORD) there is forgiveness, that you may be feared.” According to John Stott, this verse “contains a beautiful balance because its first part brings assurance to the despairing, while its second part sounds a warning to the presumptuous.” How … Continue reading The Majesty of a Forgiving Father