Man A Nothing O LORD, I am a shell full of dust, but animated with an invisible rational soul and made anew by an unseen power of grace; Yet I am no rare object of valuable price, but one that has nothing and is nothing, although chosen of thee from eternity, given to Christ, and born again; I am deeply convinced of…
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Due to the rain that is coming tonight and tomorrow morning, we are making some changes to our location and schedule for tomorrow (Sunday). Let’s be thankful that we don’t have to reorient our lives as many in Houston have had to do over the past week and continue to keep those lives in prayer as they rebuild. For us, the weather…
The snow is keeping us from gathering, but that does not mean that we cannot think of one another. Here is a plan to consider implementing with your family when the weather keeps us from coming together in worship and service. Sing a song – whether you live alone or with family and/or friends, worship God in song. If you can’t hold…
Every Moment in the Presence of God Living becomes an awesome business when you realize that you spend every moment of your life in the sight and company of an omniscient, omnipresent Creator. (J.I. Packer, Knowing God)
Philippians 2:12–13 (ESV) – Paul’s words to the church at Philippi 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.…
Hard to believe that February 9th marks the one-year anniversary of when my dad went home to his heavenly father. Here is a list of songs that I turn to often for encouragement when life has me discouraged. I have tried to include links to the songs for the ones I could find online. These first two are in the video presentation…
Kevin DeYoung has some good thoughts on C.S. Lewis’ book, Mere Christianity. His thoughts bring out the importance of discretionary reading. All of man’s words must be compared to God’s Word, and, when found lacking, discarded for the truth of what God says. Here is the article ➹
Since I’m at the Desiring God Pastor’s Conference this week, I am not planning on posting much. Hope to return to posting more next week.
How do you utilize your time? What things are you not doing because of the things you are doing, even if they seem to be things that are not inherently wrong? Here is Randy Alcorn’s article on that topic ➹