God’s happiness in himself gives great comfort to Susanna and to us. Our broken world and our wayward hearts make it far too easy for us to conceive of God as less than happy. But if God is happy in himself, without reference to us or even the universe, then his happiness is forever constant,... Continue Reading

“The things you pray about are the things you trust God to handle. The things you neglect to pray about are the things you trust you can handle on your own.” H.B. Charles taught me that pointed lesson in It Happens After Prayer, and I’ve never forgotten it.    Not every thought makes a good... Continue Reading

God would provide and did provide. “He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?”   “And Abraham called the name of the place, The-LORD-Will-Provide; as it is said to this day, ‘In the Mount of the... Continue Reading

“Why is it, then, that Christian women are *not* to preach in church, lead in prayer, offer ‘mini-sermons’ as musicians, or participate in administering the sacraments?”  This is a fair question.  The answer is, “Because God has not constituted them [in their very being, as women] to do these things.” . . .   The... Continue Reading

Much of God’s work begins quietly. A conversation. A household. A single act of obedience repeated over time. These beginnings rarely look strategic or powerful, yet they are often the foundation of lasting fruit.   We often assume that meaningful work must start with something impressive. “For who has despised the day of small things?”... Continue Reading

True Christianity is the only religion in the world, that is meant to be enjoyed.  ALL other forms of religion–without exception–are meant to assuage guilty consciences, puff-up proud works-righteousness, and prop-up false hopes of salvation.  The true gospel faith does none of this.   Here are some of the things that every true Christian is... Continue Reading

“Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.” Psalm 127:1.   I choose to live every day dependent upon Him. This means I will be in conversation with my Father and my Savior through scripture and prayer.... Continue Reading

If we replace the Scriptures with human ideas, whether handed down or self-developed, we relocate the centre of Christianity and begin to worship a different god, a god who, not surprisingly, looks very much like me. This is one of the reasons Christians dive so deeply into conspiracy theories and become enamoured with nearly everything... Continue Reading

Following the apostle’s example, each of us is also called to be a drink offering for others. We’re called to be poured out as a glorifying accompaniment to their lives of sacrificial service. Like Paul, we labor and run and work and give so that others can be pure and blameless for the day of... Continue Reading

We have peace with God through Christ Jesus, He is guarding our hearts and minds. Furthermore, not only do we have peace with God, but the God of peace Himself is with us. What can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus? Nothing! Ponder these things my friends.   Anxious, Angry, and... Continue Reading