Habakkuk cries out to God, protesting what God is going to allow—but he never gives up on who God is. If the God that Habakkuk trusted was like the gods of the nations—gods who could be defeated, gods who could turn against you, gods who never claimed to love their people—none of this would be... Continue Reading

Jesus still sees need, still provides abundantly, and still uses weak disciples to carry His gifts to the world. His compassion is not limited, and His grace is still enough for every task He gives.     Jesus is not only powerful; He is compassionate. That truth shines clearly in the feeding of the multitude.... Continue Reading

The word “leisure” stuck out to me the most, prompting me to rethink my approach to the Word. I viewed meeting with a friend over coffee or lunch as a leisurely activity, so why couldn’t I transfer that anticipation to my meetings with God?   The Bible teaches that we are saved by grace alone,... Continue Reading

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