It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.  But our God wants to be gracious towards you and give you peace.  He tells us that He takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked but would rather that we repent and live.  Who are these people that God... Continue Reading

If we delight in the Lord, then our hearts are going to want the things we ought to want. Practically, I might think, “I hope God gives me a successful trip this weekend, but I’m good with whatever pleases Him.”     It’s okay for us to want things. Because we do doesn’t necessarily mean... Continue Reading

The pastor is to set the example–not only for the whole congregation–but for the elders who serve with him (on the church session).  This means, he is to model Christ; and set forth that pattern to everyone else.  And since the men on the session are “closest” to him, with regard to the life of... Continue Reading

Ministry isn’t a competition. We need one another more than we realize—and the real battle isn’t between us, but against the enemy of our souls. Let’s pursue faithfulness, not comparison.     Faithful ministry requires more humility than we often realize. There is a mutual need—a shared dependence we have on one another. One of... Continue Reading

Here are the royal servants of the King who serve at his pleasure and only by his matchless grace. But unlike Aaron the high priest, the Son of God was first crowned with thorns. Indeed, as King in heaven, he left his regal realm to live among kings and servants. Wearing the estate of sin... Continue Reading

The disciples are troubled that Jesus is going away and they can’t follow him now.  Jesus comforts them, by telling them he goes to prepare a place for them and will come and get them, and then he tells his disciples he’ll send them the Holy Spirit who will be another helper, or counsellor, or... Continue Reading

To bear with one another is to commit to enduring alongside each other on our journey together, with all its trips, stumbles and falls, towards greater Christlikeness until we reach joy of his presence. In Colossians 3 Paul begins by reminding the church of their identity together(1-6).  They’re raised with Christ and must set their... Continue Reading

One thing that distraction does is that it means we struggle to pray for any length of time. Even five minutes at a time would be a big improvement for many Christians.     What do you do when you have a few minutes with nothing to do? If you’re like most of the world,... Continue Reading

The Jews had a treasure, given to them by God, over which they should have been stewards so that they would have readily received the Messiah when He came.  Instead, they ignored the treasure and were held accountable for it.   Growing up in church, I heard this parable preached often. There were good applications... Continue Reading

The Apostle Paul wrote “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6). He didn’t write that God had completed His work in us, but that He had begun it. You and I are living in... Continue Reading