Grace for the Worst of Sinners
Grace. Pastors explain it. Hymns proclaim it. Seminaries teach it. The Bible is filled with it. But, do we really understand grace?
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The Longing for Forgiveness
It is noon. The scorching sun bakes the earth with waves of radiating heat. The Master is tired and weary. His feet are hot, sore, and...
Before You Open Your Bible
9 Heart Postures to prepare you to read your Bible I recently read a short book (Short books are my favorite!) entitled, Before You Open...
10 Deeper-Life Prayer Requests for 2021
A little girl prayed, “Heavenly Father, please bless my mommy and daddy.” This prayer voiced from a genuine heart is a good place to begin.
Set Free
The poem “Set Free” expresses the Christian’s struggle with sin, self, and our archenemy, Satan. The devil’s greatest tool tempts you...
What are Spiritual Sacrifices?
The inspired text of 1 Peter 2:4-5 says, “As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious,...
Day by Day Guide for Passion Week
Sunday – Jesus triumphant entrance into Jerusalem Matthew 21:1-11 Mark 11:1-11 Luke 19:28-40 John 12:12-19 Monday – Curses the fig tree...
How the power of the Word of God Changed Augustine's life
His name was Augustine. He lived from 354-430 AD. When he was 11, he and some friends stole fruit from a neighbor’s garden. He says, "I...
The First Step To A Gospel-Awakened Heart
There are no grace graduates. You never, never, never, never, outgrow your need for the grace of God. The Christian life is not about...
Examples of Fasting In the Bible
We can sometimes have the idea that fasting is for the “Navy-seals” of the Christian faith. The mom busily changing diapers, shuttling...
Resurrecting My Blog and Gospel Centrality
I have been meaning to resurrect my blog. Much has happened over the last few months and now that we are starting to settle into Southern...
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