Have you ever felt abandoned? Left alone to suffer in silence? Jesus prepares his followers for His departure, but He promises not to leave us as spiritual orphans. He promises to come to us and send the Spirit into our hearts so that we always experience His abiding presence and promised peace. In John 14:27, … Continue reading Promised Peace for Troubled Hearts
Where Are Your Eyes Focused?
A quote from one of my devotional readings for today encouraged and strengthened my heart, and I hope it will strengthen yours as well. Samuel Ward “O you say, but my sins are scandalous!Did not Christ say 'all things are possible for one who believes?' (Mark 9.'23).Are not all your faults easily pardonable by infinite … Continue reading Where Are Your Eyes Focused?
Strategies for Our War Against Temptation
If you are facing temptation today, these words of challenge from John Piper which I have edited just a bit are sound, biblical counsel. Your temptation may be to grasp for power when you feel vulnerable, or to succumb to lust, or to despair when something doesn’t work out like you had hoped: Here is … Continue reading Strategies for Our War Against Temptation
His Voice First!
I would urge you to adopt this mantra as the overarching commitment and focus for 2024. So many other voices try and vie for our attention and distract us from a simple devotion to King Jesus. This morning I am speaking to a group of high schoolers about this - Our great need to take … Continue reading His Voice First!
Sanctifying Our Deep Distresses
"In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears. He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters.” - Psalm 18:6, 16 John Rippon wrote … Continue reading Sanctifying Our Deep Distresses
A Prayer for Those Coming Behind
What is it that older disciples owe those who are younger and coming behind them? What is the best gift that mentors can give their mentees? What is the most helpful thing that parents and grandparents can do for their kids and grandkids? What should disciples primarily do for those whom they are discipling? Diligently … Continue reading A Prayer for Those Coming Behind
Waiting with Hope
We can so easily lose hope while we wait for the Lord, His provision and answer to our prayers. Alec Motyer, in his commentary on Isaiah’s Prophecy, writes: "Those who have waited through the darkness will come to the objective reality of dawn and the subjective experience of seeing the light… As always the people … Continue reading Waiting with Hope
Walking with the Wise to Grow Wise
Human beings are influenced by those with whom they spend time. I don’t suppose that comes as a surprise to you, but it is an easy truth to forget. And the Bible reminds Christians that the people they spend time with can have a positive or a negative influence on them. Spending time in the … Continue reading Walking with the Wise to Grow Wise
The Power of the Cross
In the Scriptures, the remembrance that Jesus has fully paid the ransom price for our liberation from sin motivates... The heavenly host to worship, All church leaders to discharge faithfully their ministry, And all believers to a lifestyle of personal purity. “Don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit Who is … Continue reading The Power of the Cross
Are you certain of your own salvation?
Have you ever considered the assurance of your salvation? If you were to pass away tonight, do you have complete certainty that you would go to heaven? It's a thought-provoking question worth contemplating. “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into … Continue reading Are you certain of your own salvation?
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