We remember that Jesus Christ and his finished work is the foundation of which our walls are built. Let us tear down the walls of self-sufficiency and self-indulgence. To the wind with the idiom, “boys will be boys.” We are called to be men and true manhood must be cultivated and fought for, to the... Continue Reading

Here again is a proof of God’s generosity. He didn’t establish an ornate and complicated ceremony to be the means of renewing His covenant with His people. Rather, simply bread and wine that’s blessed, broken, and passed to God’s people is all that He commanded.    There might seem to be a bit of an... Continue Reading

Pray that God would awaken your soul and give you fresh eyes to see new insights into his Word. We are human. We bore easily. Only God can make his Word new every morning. Only God can give us the desire to plumb the depths of his revelation to us.   Several years ago, we visited... Continue Reading

We do not just need better pleasures; we need abundant pardon. Justice, not just your heart, needs satisfaction. The gospel addresses not merely your discontent in happiness apart from God, but your disobedience in seeking happiness apart from God. The Lord Jesus does not just extend forever ecstasies; he stays final executions. We are creatures... Continue Reading

When December rolls around, and we want to build family memories, we sometimes have fewer time windows leading up to Christmas for non-church activities. While we still want to make time for things that are just “us,” we must prioritize them. At the same time, instead of feeling frustrated that we can’t do more on... Continue Reading

He appears in our nature before God the Father because His desire is your salvation. What a joy that His will is for us! He ever lives to intercede for He desires all who believe in Him to be with Him (John 17:24). Saints, if your conscience is burdened this day. If your assurance is... Continue Reading

We worship a saviour who has given us a world to enjoy and who is leading us to a material New Creation full of things to enjoy there too. We worship a saviour who instructs his disciples not to judge one another over these things, but to enjoy his good gifts to his glory. Let’s... Continue Reading

A Christian believes that Jesus is one person with two natures: one truly human nature; one truly divine nature. He is the human who could die on the cross in our stead; he is the infinite God with us, who could bear the sin of us all. Believing this truth brings true peace and freedom.   My wife loves... Continue Reading

There is no doubt that the enemy believes he is undermining the mission of the Christian soldier. But like the U.S. troops, we must not lose heart because we are certain that no matter the raging schemes of the devil, no matter the seductive pull of the world, or temptations of the flesh, Christ has... Continue Reading

A man who uses his strength to protect the weak, run toward the sound of gunfire, or go into a burning building to rescue someone is using his God-given strength in a way that blesses his neighbor. A man who crouches in the bushes to victimize a woman and overpower her is using his strength... Continue Reading