"Watch your life and doctrine closely"
One of the most beautiful, mysterious, and yet mind-boggling teachings of Scripture is that God put on flesh and dwelt among us. Every year at Christmas we celebrate the miracle that the second person of the Trinity “became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14). Without such a miracle, there would simply be no hope…
From the blog this week: Fear or Boldness: How Should I Approach God? 10 Things to Know About What the Bible Teaches on God and Human Government Helpful reminder. Love is Not Heavy-Handed “When Jesus tells how to restore relationships, he has laid a table of tenderness. He has established a context of gentleness. He…
There are certain moments that seem to capture the essence of fatherhood, and these memories are the ones I’m sure I’ll cherish long after my children are grown. One such moment is when daddy comes home after work. As I walk through the door, the first thing I see is a table surrounded by hungry…
From the blog this week: Memorize Psalm 1 With Me Ordinary Work, Extraordinary Opportunity “But while work may not be exciting and may not be particularly fulfilling, I’ve been struck recently by how much our joy can be improved or eroded by people who work very ordinary jobs. In fact, I’d go so far as…
The warm weather, the smell of BBQ, and smiling teachers tell me one thing: summer is here! Amidst all the summer activities, who would be willing to do a summer Scripture memory challenge? I know memorizing Scripture can be difficult, but, like any other discipline, we must strive to be diligent. The value of storing…
In chapter 22 of Great Doctrines of the Bible, Martyn Lloyd-Jones highlights four reasons Scripture gives for everyone to consider Jesus: He is the fulfillment of all prophecies and promises Jesus himself teaches that all of Scripture points to himself (John 5:39; Luke 24:27). He is the seed promised in Genesis 3:15, and Galatians 3:16…
From the blog this week: Our Plans and God’s Will Longer Than “I stare out my rain-spattered window and think about how hard it is to love someone sometimes, to hit all the right notes at all the right moments. How easy it is to miss the mark, again and again, with those we love…
Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit’- yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes….
From the blog this week: Can a Believer Be Blotted Out of the Book of Life? Exercise for More of God: 5 Reasons to Train Your Body “The world tells us exercise is primarily a tool for our vanity and for living longer. Here are five reasons to pursue a regular exercise plan — not…
The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and I will never blot his name out of the book of life. –Revelation 3:5 We’ve heard of the book of life, a book that includes the names of those who believe in Christ and will dwell with him forever. Can a believer’s name…