As a child, my favorite holiday was Christmas. There were many reasons I treasured this time of year. First, it was a joy to receive that month off of school. It is a much needed break after a few months of being back in the academic grind. Second, I love the atmosphere that come along … More Gifts without God (Part 1)
A little bit late, but here is a review for “Union with Christ: The Way to Know and Enjoy God” by Rankin Wilbourne. I read this book earlier in the year (July) and thoroughly enjoyed it. The brevity of this review is due to the long gap in time from reading the book and writing … More Book Review: “Union with Christ” by Rankin Wilbourne
Disclaimers: I am not a musical expert. The opinions I give are just my thoughts as a listener. The passages and theological observations made are what run through my mind when I listen. I have no spoken to the author and heard anything regarding the foundations of these passages. Introduction: Recently, Sovereign Grace released a new … More Music Monday: “O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer”
I started Tim Keller’s book on prayer and so far it has been a delight to read. In Keller’s discussions on communion with God through prayer, he quotes the famous John Murray. Murray says, “It is necessary for us to recognize that there is an intelligent mysticism in the life of faith . . . of living union … More Experiencing Your Theology (Keller)
When we hear about God’s justice, we think of God “righting wrongs” and people “getting what they deserve.” They may be true statements pertaining to His justice, but there is one subject related to God’s justice that normally goes unnoticed—that is His forgiveness. For this Watson Wednesday, Thomas Watson observes that the truly repent can … More WW: How God Forgives with His Justice
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