God does not like to have any creature set upon the throne of our affections; He will take away that comfort, and then He shall lie nearest our heart. If a husband bestows a jewel on his wife, and she so falls in love with that jewel as to forget her husband, he will take … More WW: Idolatry
In my reading the other day Joel Beeke and Terry Slachter quote John Flavel regarding pastoral ministry. I thought it was very convicting and as a young pastor I hope that at my day’s end I would be found faithful in the ministry. Brothers, please take heed to these words as they accurately speak of … More Bending Over Backwards
Here are a few verses from the hymn “Abide with Me.” Read slowly through these words and reflect on them. I will italicize some statements that personally stuck out to me. Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the … More Abide with Me
Tomorrow, our church, South Bay Christian Alliance Church will be celebrating it’s 19th year anniversary. The Lord has been so gracious to sustain this local body for the past 19 years and look forward to how He will continue to work in her midst. As an encouragement, here’s a quote from my favorite puritan theologian … More John Owen on Matthew 16:16-18
In the past week the news has been clamoring over the government shutdown. Although this isn’t the place for details, the controversy is very telling of our nation’s leadership. The inability to reach consensus between the two government parties has led to many being placed on furlough from their government jobs, thus a “government shutdown.” … More Who is in Control? God or Government?
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