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On Contentment
“Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world” (Philippians 2:14-15) On Contentment The contentment of believers reveals to the world the glory of God. The glory of God shines forth through the…
Seeing Heaven’s Light Shining on Earth
“If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.”
– Colossians 3:1–2
What Christians Do When They Believe and Feel about the Word of God Rightly?
The Psalmist believed God’s word was true (Psalm 119: 42, 89, 96, 142, 160). He knew the Scriptures demanded what was right (Psalm 119:75, 86, 128, 137) and provided what was good (Psalm 119:1, 2, 6, 9, 24, 98-100, 105, 130).
John Calvin’s Description of the Gospel-Centred Life [3/3]
For all these things which were to be the weapons of the devil in his battle against us, and the sting of death to pierce us, are turned for us into exercises which we can turn to our profit.
John Calvin’s Description of the Gospel-Centred Life [2/3]
It follows that every good thing we could think or desire is to be found in this same Jesus Christ alone.
John Calvin’s Description of the Gospel-Centred Life [1/3]
Without the gospel
everything is useless and vain;
without the gospel
we are not Christians;
If a Christian Were a Flower, What Would They Be?
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations….” (Matthew 28:19) If a Christian Were a Flower, What Would They Be? Some would say a rose, some might say a tulip, and yet others would say a daffodil. I on the other hand, say that a Christian is called to be a dandelion, because a dandelion…
The journey directed by the Lord
“Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.” (2 Thessalonians 3:5)
The Apostles’ Creed
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” (Hebrews 10:23)
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth …
The Half-Trained Dog
Over the years we have had a couple of dogs. Like most people, we planned to train our dogs until they were perfectly behaved, until they could go head-to-head with a police dog and perform just as well. For a little while we made good progress. We taught the dog to do its doggie business outdoors instead of indoors—that took only a week or two. We taught the dog to sit,…